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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CITATION L4-151 2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULSUBASSEMBLY SERVICESYNCHRONIZER
1982 Chevrolet Citation L4-151 2.5L
Synchronizer
1982 Chevrolet Citation L4-151 2.5LSECTION Synchronizer
1. Carefully pry both retaining rings from synchronizer.
2. Scribe alignment mark on hub and sleeve, then separate hub, sleeve and three keys. Note position of components for reassembly.
3. Clean, inspect and replace components as necessary.
4. Assemble hub to sleeve, with extruded lip on hub facing away from shift fork groove in sleeve, then align marks made during disassembly.
5. Carefully install one retaining ring, then pry ring back and insert keys. After installing keys, ensure that retaining ring is properly seated.
6. Install retaining ring at opposite side of synchronizer, so that open segment of ring is not aligned with open segment of retaining ring installed on opposite side of synchronizer.
2. Scribe alignment mark on hub and sleeve, then separate hub, sleeve and three keys. Note position of components for reassembly.
3. Clean, inspect and replace components as necessary.
4. Assemble hub to sleeve, with extruded lip on hub facing away from shift fork groove in sleeve, then align marks made during disassembly.
5. Carefully install one retaining ring, then pry ring back and insert keys. After installing keys, ensure that retaining ring is properly seated.
6. Install retaining ring at opposite side of synchronizer, so that open segment of ring is not aligned with open segment of retaining ring installed on opposite side of synchronizer.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.