Input Shaft Assembly: Inspection

Check of synchronizer ring No. 2
1. Apply manual transmission oil to the cone portion of the 3rd gear, and check the clearance between the synchronizer ring No. 2 and the 3rd gear while pressing the synchronizer ring No. 2 by hand.
  Standard value: 0.8 to 1.6 mm {0.0314 to 0.0629 in}
  
  Limit: 0.8 mm {0.0314 in}
  
  CAUTION: Check the entire circumference of the gear.
  NOTE:
  - If the value is smaller than the limit, replace the synchronizer ring No. 2 with a new one.
  - Be sure to use the recommended product or the substitute product for manual transmission oil. (Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL )
  Fig 1: Checking Synchronizer Ring No. 2
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Apply manual transmission oil to the cone portion of the 3rd gear, and check that the synchronizer ring No. 2 does not slip in the circumferential direction while pressing it by hand.
  NOTE:
  - If it slips, replace the synchronizer ring No. 2 with a new one.
  - Be sure to use the recommended product or the substitute product for manual transmission oil. (Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL )
  Fig 2: Checking Synchronizer Ring No. 2 For Slippage
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.