Component Inspection

Clutch and Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection





Inspect clutch housing and differential housing for the following:
^ Cracks
^ Porosity
^ Damaged mating surface
^ Stripped bolt threads
^ Distortion
Replace any part that exhibits any of these conditions.

Gears Cleaning and Inspection





Inspect gear teeth and gear splines for excessive wear or damage. Remove minor nicks or scratches with an oil stone. Replace worn or damaged gears.

Thrust Washer and Bearing Cleaning and Inspect





NOTICE: Do not allow bearings to spin. Turn bearings slowly by hand. Spinning bearings may cause damage to the rollers.

1. Inspect thrust washer for wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged thrust washers.





2. Inspect the condition of all thrust bearings, input shaft bearing, and output shaft bearing. Wash bearings thoroughly in a cleaning solvent. Apply compressed air to bearings. Lubricate bearings with light oil. Check bearings for roughness by slowly turning the race by hand.

Synchronizers Cleaning and Inspection





1. Clean synchronizer with clean solvent.
2. Air dry the components.
3. Inspect synchronizer teeth for the following conditions:
^ Wear
^ Scuffing
^ Nicks
^ Burrs
^ Breaking
4. Inspect the keys or springs for the following:
^ Wear
^ Cracks
^ Distortion
If any of the following conditions exist, replace synchronizer.

Shift Fork Cleaning and Inspection





Inspect shift forks, shafts and rubber end for wear or damage.
Replace any part that is worn or damaged.