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Synchronizer Ring, M/T

Synchro Ring:
Ring-To-Gear Clearance:
Ring pushed against gear
Standard or New 0.70 - 1.49 mm (0.028 - 0.059 inch)
Service Limits 0.4 mm (0.016 inch)
Triple Cone Synchro Ring:
Outer Synchro Ring-To-Synchro Cone Clearance
Ring pushed against gear
Standard or New 0.70 - 1.19 mm (0.028 - 0.047 inch)
Service Limits 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
Synchro Cone-To-Gear Clearance
Ring pushed against gear
Standard or New 0.50 - 1.04 mm (0.020 - 0.041 inch)
Service Limits 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
Outer synchro ring-to-gear cone clearance
Ring pushed against gear
Standard or New 0.95 - 1.68 mm (0.037 - 0.066 inch)
Service Limits 0.6 mm (0.024 inch)