Shift Control: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check if the width of shift fork hook (sliding area with coupling sleeve) is within allowable specification.

Fig 1: Determining Side Wear
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Fig 2: Identifying Wear Specifications
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Check if shift check groove of fork rod or 5th and reverse check groove is worn, or has any other abnormalities.

Fig 3: Identifying Fork Rod Inspection Points
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