Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Synchronizers Disassemble (5TH/Overdrive Speed Gear)



Synchronizers Disassemble (5th/Overdrive Speed Gear)





1. Important:
^ Only disassemble the synchronizer sleeve from the synchronizer hub if there is a suspected gear shift concern.
^ For installation alignment, scribe an alignment mark on the synchronizer hubs and synchronizer sleeves before disassembling.
^ Mark the synchronizers clutch gears and the blocking rings with the corresponding gear, for correct diagnostic inspections.
^ Install the synchronizer components in the same location, if reusing.

Lay the 5th speed gear assembly on a shop towel, with the gear side down.
2. Cover with the shop towel.
3. Slide the synchronizer sleeve off the synchronizer hub.
4. Remove the 3 springs and the 3 inserts.