Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1502

21 - 90 G288 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
SYNCHRONIZER
DESCRIPTION
The 288 transaxle is fully synchronized, using syn-
chronizers in all gear positions. The 1/2 synchronizer
is a dual-cone synchronizer, and is located on the
intermediate shaft assembly (Fig. 241). The 3/4 and
5th gear synchronizers are located on the input shaft
assembly and are of conventional design, using only
one friction element for each gear position (Fig. 242).
The reverse synchronizer is located on the reverse
shaft (Fig. 243).
Fig. 241 1/2 Synchronizer Assembly
1 - 2ND GEAR
2 - SLEEVE
3 - STRUT ASSEMBLY
4 - FRICTION RING
5 - 1ST GEAR
6 - HUB
7 - BLOCKER RING (2)
8 - FRICTION CONE
Fig. 242 3/4 and 5th Gear Synchronizers
1 - SLEEVE
2 - STRUT ASSEMBLY
3 - BLOCKER RING
4 - HUB
5 - 3RD GEAR
6 - 4TH GEAR
7 - 5TH GEAR
Fig. 243 Reverse Synchronizer
1 - SLEEVE
2 - STRUT ASSEMBLY
3 - BLOCKER RING
4 - REVERSE GEAR SHAFT
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