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5th Gear, Installing For Assembly

Fig 1: 30-211A, VW 353 & T10323
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-- Secure the bolt on the Bracket - Multiple Use 30-211A with the nut -A- .

5th Gear, Installed Position

Fig 2: 5th Gear Circumferential Groove
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The groove all the way around -arrow- faces the transmission housing.

-- Heat the 5th gear to approximately 100 °C (212 °F) using the inductive heat unit VAS 6414.

WARNING:

Wear safety gloves.

-- Install the 5th gear.

Fig 3: Driving On 5th Gear
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Checking the 5th Gear Synchronizer Ring

Fig 4: Checking 5th Gear Synchronizer Ring
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-- Before reinstalling 5th gear and synchronizer ring, press the synchronizer ring onto the taper of the gear and measure the gap dimension -a- using a feeler gauge.

Gap dimension -a- Installed dimension Wear limit
5th gear 1.1 to 1.7 mm 0.5 mm

-- Install the 5th gear selector gear with needle bearing.

-- Place the 5th gear synchronizer ring onto the selector gear.

-- If disassembled, assemble the 5th gear locking collar/synchronizer hub, refer to Figure.

Fig 5: Assembling 5th Gear Locking Collar/Synchronizer Hub
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Installed Position of the 5th Gear Synchronizer Hub/Locking Collar

Fig 6: Identifying Locking Collar, Synchro-Hub & Synchro-Hub Mountings
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The pointed teeth on the locking collar -arrow 1- and the high collar on the synchronizer hub -arrow 2- face the transmission housing.

The notches -arrow 3- on the synchronizer hub must line up with the cast locking pieces on the synchronizer ring, refer to Figure.

5th Gear Synchronizer Ring with Cast Locking Pieces

Fig 7: 5th Gear Synchronizer Ring With Cast Locking Pieces
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-- Cover all openings with cloths to prevent foreign objects from getting into the transmission.

-- Heat the 5th gear synchronizer hub to approximately 100 °C (212 °F) using the inductive heat unit VAS 6414.

WARNING:

Wear safety gloves.

-- Install the 5th gear synchronizer hub

Fig 8: Driving On 5th Gear Synchro-Hub
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NOTE:

Make sure there is enough clearance when installing the synchronizer ring.

-- Loosen the support for the input shaft.

Fig 9: 30-211A, VW 353 & T10323
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-- If it has not been done already, clean any locking fluid residue from the threaded hole for the synchronizer hub bolt and 5th wheel with a thread tap.

Otherwise, there is the danger that the bolts could shear off.

-- Install the new synchronizer hub bolts and 5th gear.

Installed Position of the Concave Washers for 5th Gear and the 5th Gear Synchronizer Hub Bolts 

Fig 10: Identifying Installed Position Of Plate Springs For 5th Gear Synchronizer Hub And Drive Gear Securing Bolts
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The outer diameter -arrows- faces 5th gear.

-- Engage 5th gear -arrow 1- and 1st gear -arrows 2 and 3- and then tighten the bolts -A- for the synchronizer hub and the 5th gear to specification, see -item 4- in TRANSMISSION HOUSING COVER AND 5TH GEAR OVERVIEW .

Fig 11: Identifying Input Shaft And Output Shaft (Locked As Shown)
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-- The input shaft and the output shaft are blocked after both gears are engaged. The synchronizer hub and the gear cannot turn. Both bolts can now be tightened

-- Install the 5th gear selector fork.

Adjusting 5th Gear

Fig 12: Adjusting 5th Gear
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-- Shift into gear. Loosen the bolt -1- . Push the locking collar and the selector jaw in the -direction of the arrow- . Tighten the bolt -1- to 25 Nm.

-- Install 5th gear. The locking collar must be in the neutral position. The synchronizer ring must move freely.

-- Move the shift lever through all the gears.

-- Install the transmission housing cover, refer to TRANSMISSION HOUSING COVER AND 5TH GEAR OVERVIEW .

-- Install the release bearing guide sleeve, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM OVERVIEW .

-- Install the clutch release lever and release bearing, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM OVERVIEW .

-- Fill the transmission fluid, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, CHECKING AND FILLING .