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Sequential Manual Transmission Assembly: Inspection

  1. INSPECT 5TH AND 6TH GEARS SYNCHRONIZER RING 
    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.

      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.
      Fig 1: Checking Braking Effect Of Synchronizer Ring
      G00928085Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the synchronizer ring back and gear spline end.
      1. Minimum clearance: 0.75 mm (0.0295 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 2: Measuring Clearance Between Synchronizer Ring Back And Gear Spline End
    G00928086Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT GEAR SHIFT FORK AND HUB SLEEVE CLEARANCE 

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

    1. Maximum clearance: 0.89 mm (0.035 in.) 

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

    Fig 3: Measuring Clearance Between Hub Sleeve And Gear Shift Fork
    G00928087Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002