Dodge Journey: Synchronizer
DISASSEMBLY
Place synchronizer in a clean shop towel and wrap. Press on inner hub. Carefully open up shop towel and remove springs, balls, keys, hub, and sleeve.
CLEANING
Do not attempt to clean the blocking rings in solvent. The friction material will become contaminated. Place synchronizer components in a suitable holder and clean and air dry.
INSPECTION
Proper inspection of components involve:
- Teeth, for wear, scuffed, nicked, burred, or broken teeth
- Keys, for wear or distortion
- Balls and springs, for distortion, cracks, or wear
If any of these conditions exist in these components, replace as necessary.
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 251: Synchronizer Assembly
- - SLEEVE
- - BALL
- - KEY
- - SPRING
- - HUB
1. Position synchronizer hub (5) onto a suitable holding fixture (input shaft). The synchronizer hubs (5) are directional. The hubs must be installed with the U facing upward.
2. Install springs (4) into hub slot.
Fig. 252: Inserting Synchronizer Balls Into Keys
- - INPUT SHAFT
- - HUB
- - KEY
- - BALL
3. Insert key (3) into hub (2) and spring.
4. Apply petroleum jelly to the hole in the key. Insert balls (4) into each key.
Fig. 253: Identifying Synchronizer Sleeve, Input Shaft, & Key
- - SLEEVE
- - INPUT SHAFT
- - KEY
5. Slide sleeve (1) over the hub and depress balls as you carefully slip the sleeve into position .
Fig. 254: Centering Synchronizer Keys & Balls By Pushing On Both Stop Rings
- - SNAP RING
- - CLUTCH
- - KEY
- - BALL
- - SPRING
6. Line up stop ring tang over the keys in the hub, install stop rings, center the keys (3) and balls (4) by pushing on both stop rings.
Switch, backup lamp
REMOVAL
Fig. 249: Back-Up Lamp Switch
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Disconnect backup lamp switch connector.
4. Remove backup lamp switch (1).
INSTA ...
See also:
Standard procedure, Cleaning, Inspection
Standard procedure
BATTERY RECONNECTION
NOTE: This reconnection procedure is to be performed anytime the
battery has been
disconnected.
1. Connect the negative battery cable remote termin ...
Standard procedure
PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSION RELEASE - FOOT LEVER
Use the following procedure to release the tension from the parking brake
cables and the automatic adjuster in
the parking brake lever (pedal) mech ...
Camshaft, engine
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 108: Camshaft & Valvetrain Components
- CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP - INTAKE
- CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP - EXHAUST
- CAMSHAFT - EXHAUST
- ROCKER ARM
- HYDRAULIC LIFTER
- CYLI ...