Synchronizer Assemblies: Reassembly

1996 Ford Contour Sport, 2.0 Z, StandardSECTION Reassembly

Insert compression springs into synchronizer hub pockets, use petroleum jelly to hold in place. Place detent balls into hub inserts and assemble against springs. Use a rubber band to hold in place. Slide sleeve onto hub assembly aligning ball detents with detent balls. As sleeve slides into place retaining detent balls, remove rubber band.

NOTE: When assembling synchronizer, notice that sleeve and hub have an extremely tight fit and must be held square to prevent jamming. DO NOTΒ  force sleeve onto hub.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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