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(4) Install synchro sleeve on hub of countershaft
fifth gear with tapered side of sleeve facing front and
the flat side facing rear (Fig. 120).
Fig. 120 SYNCHRO SLEEVE ON COUNTERSHAFT
1 - GEAR HUB
2 - SYNCHRO SLEEVE
3 - COUNTERSHAFT FIFTH GEAR
(5) Install shift fork in synchro sleeve (Fig. 121).
Fig. 121 FIFTH GEAR SHIFT FORK IN SYNCHRO
1 - SYNCHRO SLEEVE
2 - SHIFT FORK
FIFTH
SLEEVE
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(6) Install assembled fifth gear, synchro sleeve and
shift fork (Fig. 122). Align fork with shift lug rail and
align gear with bearings and countershaft. Start
components onto shaft and rail, then tap gear and
fork into place with plastic or rawhide mallet.
Fig. 122 COUNTERSHAFT FIFTH GEAR, SHIFT
FORK AND SYNCHRO SLEEVE
1 - SHIFT FORK AND SLEEVE
2 - FIFTH GEAR HUB
3 - SHIFT FORK ROLL PINS
(7) Install fifth gear synchro struts and springs
(Fig. 123).
Fig. 123 FIFTH GEAR SYNCHRO STRUTS AND
SPRINGS
1 - FIFTH GEAR HUB
2 - SYNCHRO SPRING (3)
3 - SYNCHRO STRUT (3)
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