Gear: Service and Repair

DISASSEMBLY
Place synchronizer in a clean shop towel and wrap. Press on inner hub. Carefully open up shop towel and remove springs, balls, keys, hub, and sleeve.



CLEAN
Do not attempt to clean the blocking rings in solvent. The friction material will become contaminated. Place synchronizer components in a suitable holder and clean with solvent. Air dry.



ASSEMBLY
1. Position synchronizer hub onto work bench. Hub is non-directional.
2. Install springs into hub slot.
3. Insert key into hub and spring.
4. Apply petroleum jelly to the hole in the key. Insert balls into each key.
5. Slide sleeve over the hub and depress balls as you carefully slip the sleeve into position.