Shift Rod Components

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Check working face of shift rod and fork for wear, partial wear, bending and other abnormality. If any is found, replace with new one.

Fig 1: Inspecting Shift Rod Components For Damage
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Measure clearance between shift fork and sleeve. If it is out of specification, replace it with new one.
Standard value: Less than 0.36 mm (0.0142 in)

Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between Shift Fork And Sleeve
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.