Shift Control: Inspection

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

SHIFT FORK HOOK DIMENSION

Item	One-side wear	Sliding width of new part
1st & 2nd	0.2 mm (0.008 in)	7.80 - 7.93 mm (0.3071 -0.3122 in)
3rd & 4th	0.2 mm (0.008 in)	7.80 - 7.93 mm (0.3071 - 0.3122 in)
5th & reverse	0.2 mm (0.008 in)	7.80 - 7.93 mm (0.3071 - 0.3122 in)

Fig 1: Checking Width Of Shift Fork Hook

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Check if shift check groove of fork rod or 5th & reverse check groove is worn, or has any other abnormalities.

Fig 2: Checking Shift Check Groove Of Fork Rod Or 5th & Reverse Check Groove

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.