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Cleaning & Inspection

  1. Check all parts for wear or damage. Replace any damaged or worn parts. Ensure all mating parts engage and disengage smoothly. Check clearance between each shift fork and sleeve. If clearance exceeds .039" (1.00 mm), replace worn part. Check clearance between synchronizer ring and cone.
  2. Measure between 2 outer teeth. See SYNCHRONIZER CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. If clearance is not as specified, replace worn or damaged synchronizer. Check synchronizer ring key slot width. If width is not .398-.409" (10.1-10.4 mm), replace synchronizer ring.
    SYNCHRONIZER CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Application In. (mm)
    Low & High-Speed
    Standard .039-.055 (1.00-1.40)
    Service .020 (.50)
    5th Speed
    Standard .047-.063 (1.20-1.60)
    Service .020 (.50)
  3. Install synchronizer assembly on mainshaft. Push in and twist each synchronizer. If 1/3 mesh between ring and gear cone does not occur, replace entire synchronizer assembly. See Fig 2.
  4. Check fork shaft locating springs. Free length should be .826-1.004" (21.0-25.5 mm). If not, replace springs. Check radial clearance between sliding yoke and bushing bore. If standard clearance is not .0010-.0035" (.025-.089 mm) or service limit of .0078" (.200 mm), replace bushing and sliding yoke together. DO NOT  replace bushing only.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Suzuki 5-Speed Transmission
G93H24122Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Fig 2: Checking Mesh Between Synchronizer Ring & Cone
G93I24123Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.