Manual Transaxle Assembly: Inspection

1. Check for wear or damage.
2. Check the braking effect of the synchronizer ring.

   Turn the synchronizer ring in one direction while pushing it to the gear cone. Check that the ring locks.

   Fig 1: Inspect 5th Gear Synchronizer Ring

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   If the braking effect is insufficient, apply a small amount of the fine lapping compound between the synchronizer ring and gear cone. Lightly rub the synchronizer ring and gear cone together.

   NOTE: Ensure the fine lapping compound is completely washed off after rubbing.
3. Check again the braking effect of the synchronizer ring.
4. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the synchronizer ring back and gear spline end.
   Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between Synchronizer Ring Back & Gear Spline End

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   Minimum clearance: 0.75 mm (0.030 in.) 

   If the clearance is less than the minimum, replace the synchronizer ring, and apply a small amount of the fine lapping compound on gear cone.

   NOTE: Ensure the fine lapping compound is completely washed off after rubbing.

Fig 3: Inspect No. 3 Gear Shift Fork & No. 3 Hub Sleeve Clearance

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Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the hub sleeve and gear shift fork.

Maximum clearance: 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) 

If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the gear shift fork or hub sleeve.

Remove the bolt and transaxle case receiver from the transaxle case.