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Toyota 2H and 12H-T digital engine factory workshop and repair manual

Ordered, concise explanation — theory first, then how to do the job and why it fixes the fault.

1) Symptoms that point to a bad synchronizer
- Gear grinding when engaging (especially going into that specific gear).
- Need to double-clutch or blip throttle to engage cleanly.
- Difficulty or crunching in one direction (upshift or downshift).
- Excessive free play or poor return of shift lever for that gear.

2) Theory — what a synchronizer does and how it fails
- Purpose: a synchronizer matches (synchronizes) speed of the gear to the output shaft before engagement so teeth can mesh without clash.
- Main parts: friction/cone surfaces (on blocking ring or gear cone), blocker (blocking ring), hub (splined to shaft), sliding collar/sleeve (moves to lock gear), shift fork, and sometimes spring or dog teeth. When you select a gear the sleeve moves; the blocker ring initially contacts the gear cone and through friction brings the gear to shaft speed. When speeds match, the blocker aligns and allows the sleeve to slide into engagement dogs.
- Failure modes: worn/rounded cone surfaces or friction material on blocking rings (loss of friction), chipped/damaged dog teeth (sleeve or gear), worn hub/sleeve splines (play), broken shift fork or worn pivot, hardened/embedded debris on cones. When cone friction is reduced the ring cannot match speeds → grinding or the need to slip the clutch/double-clutch.
- Result: repair must restore friction surfaces, correct geometry and eliminate excessive play so the ring can lock the speeds and allow the sleeve to engage under light force.

3) Preparatory and safety notes (brief)
- Work on level surface, use jack stands if vehicle removal required. Wear eye protection and gloves. Have manual or exploded view for the specific gearbox.
- Have replacement syncro rings (blocking rings), any replacement sleeves/hubs or needle bearings if worn, seals, gaskets, correct gear oil, and torque tools.

4) Order of repair (practical steps, in order)
- A. Confirm diagnosis on bench/drive: replicate grinding, note which gear(s).
- B. Drain gearbox oil.
- C. Remove external components: shift linkage, driveshafts/prop shafts, clutch/torque converter/ bellhousing bolts or release clutch as required to gain access, speedometer/power take-off if present.
- D. Remove gearbox from vehicle (support with transmission jack). Place on clean bench.
- E. External housing removal: split the gearbox case by removing bolts, cover plates as per manual.
- F. Remove shafts/gear clusters: remove selector forks and rails, then withdraw main and/or countershaft assemblies as required to access the synchronizer assemblies. Keep parts in order and mark orientation.
- G. Disassemble the synchronizer assembly: remove sleeve from hub, remove blocker (blocking) ring, inspect spring bits/detents and dog teeth.
- H. Inspect components and measure:
- Check cone surface wear on gear cone and blocking ring mating surface. Look for shiny grooves, rounded edges, cracks or missing friction material.
- Inspect blocker ring tabs for wear or broken teeth and the anti-rotation spring.
- Inspect hub and sleeve dogs for chipping/rounding.
- Measure axial play and clearance (compare to service limits in manual). Measure thickness of blocking ring if spec available; measure bore runout and shaft straightness.
- Inspect bearings, needle rollers, and thrust washers.
- I. Replace parts:
- Replace worn blocking ring(s). If hub/sleeve dogs are damaged, replace sleeve/hub. Replace worn bearings and seals, and damaged selector forks.
- If gear cones are scored or excessively worn, replace gear or blocking ring as required — replacing ring alone may not fix if the gear cone is damaged beyond mating surface tolerance.
- J. Clean and prepare: degrease mating surfaces, remove burrs, lightly polish only if within spec (do not change geometry). Lightly lube bearings and splines with assembly lube; do not oil friction surfaces — they need dry friction characteristics (follow manual: some blocking rings are oil-imbibed or require moly grease per spec).
- K. Reassemble synchronizer: install new blocking ring with correct orientation and locator, install sleeve/hub assembly and confirm spring/detent function and free movement. Check axial clearance between sleeve and hub and that blocker rotates and locks until cone speeds are matched (bench-check by turning gear vs hub).
- L. Reinstall shafts, selector forks and rails in correct order, apply correct shims/clearance if required, replace gaskets/seals.
- M. Close case, torque bolts to spec, reinstall gearbox in vehicle, reconnect linkage/driveshafts, refill correct grade and amount of gear oil.
- N. Road test: verify smooth engagement for repaired gear, check for noise and correct selection in all gears.

5) How this repair fixes the fault (mechanical explanation)
- The common fault is loss of friction on the cone interface or damaged engagement dogs. Replacing the blocking ring restores the correct friction surface profile and friction coefficient so the ring can dissipate relative motion energy and bring the gear to shaft speed quickly. Replacing worn sleeve/hub dogs restores the precise positive engagement geometry so, once speeds are matched, the sleeve can slide into the gear teeth without chipping or binding. Replacing bearings/seals restores alignment and reduces play that would otherwise prevent the blocker from seating properly. Overall, restoration of geometry and friction re-establishes the synchronizer’s ability to match speeds and then lock the gear, eliminating grinding and heavy-shift symptoms.

6) Key checks and common pitfalls (brief)
- Don’t reuse badly scored blocking rings or sleeves with rounded dogs.
- Always inspect mating cone on the gear — new ring on a ruined cone can still slip.
- Replace worn selector forks; a bent/worn fork will hold sleeve off-center.
- Maintain correct shim/endfloat; incorrect preloads cause drag or poor engagement.
- Cleanliness: contamination (metal particles) will ruin a new syncro quickly.
- Use correct oil and service interval; some syncro problems are accelerated by wrong oil.

7) Final verification
- Bench test synchronization action before full reassembly if possible.
- On-road test under varied loads, check for noise and smooth shifts.
- Recheck for leaks and final torque after initial run.

That’s the ordered theory and repair workflow — replacement restores the friction and geometry needed for the synchronizer to match speeds, removing the root cause of gear grinding.
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