Shift Fork Clearance Inspection

Standard: 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.) 

Service Limit: 1.00 mm (0.039 in.) 

Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Each Shift Fork And Its Matching Synchro Sleeve

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• If the thickness is less than the standard, replace the shift fork.
• If the thickness is within the standard, replace the synchro sleeve and hub.
• If one arm of the shift fork shows more wear than the others, the fork may be bent and needs to be replaced.

Standard: 

1-2 Shift Fork: 7.4-7.6 mm (0.29-0.30 in.) 

3-4,5-6, Reverse Shift Fork: 6.2-6.4 mm (0.24-0.25 in.) 

Fig 2: Measuring Thickness Of Shift Fork Fingers

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Standard: 0.2-0.6 mm (0.008-0.024 in.) 

Service Limit: 0.7 mm (0.028 in.) 

Fig 3: Measuring Clearance Between Each Shift Fork, Reverse Shift Piece And Shift Arm

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• If the width is less than the service limit, replace shift arm A.
• If the width is within the service limit, replace the shift fork or the reverse shift piece.

Standard: 16.8-17.0 mm (0.661-0.669 in.) 

Service Limit: 16.7 mm (0.657 in.) 

Fig 4: Measuring Width Of Shift Arm

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Standard: 0-0.4 mm (0-0.016 in.) 

Service Limit: 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) 

Fig 5: Measuring Clearance Between 1-2 Shift Lever And Each Shift Fork And Shift Piece (1 Of 2)

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Fig 6: Measuring Clearance Between 1-2 Shift Lever And Each Shift Fork And Shift Piece (2 Of 2)

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• If the width is less than the service limit, replace the 1-2 shift lever.
• If the width is within the service limit, replace the shift fork or shift piece.

Standard: 17.0-17.2 mm (0.669-0.677 in.) 

Service Limit: 16.9 mm (0.665 in.) 

Fig 7: Measuring Width Of 1-2 Shift Lever

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