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Input Shaft: Testing and Inspection

Inspection





1. Check of synchronizer ring No.2
(1) Apply MG GEAR OIL SPECIAL-II to the cone portion of the 3rd gear, and check the clearance between the synchronizer ring No.2 and the 3rd gear while pressing the synchronizer ring No.2 by hand.
Standard value: 0.8 to 1.6 mm {0.0314 to 0.0629 in}
Limit: 1.6 mm {0.0629 in}

CAUTION:
Check the entire circumference of the gear.


NOTE:
If the value is smaller than the limit, replace the synchronizer ring No.2 with a new one.





(2) Apply MG GEAR OIL SPECIAL-II to the cone portion of the 3rd gear, and check that the synchronizer ring No.2 does not slip in the circumferential direction while pressing it by hand.

NOTE:
If it slips, replace the synchronizer ring No.2 with a new one.