Maxima Wagon V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) (1986)
Synchronizer Ring: Customer Interest
M/T - Gear Raking Noise When Shifting
Reference:
Date:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TS86-144A
October 13, 1986
Classification:
Section: Models: 1985-1987 Maxima, 1986
TM86-017A
Transmission
Stanza Wagon & 1987 Stanza
GEAR RAKING NOISE
This bulletin amends the original by adding additional models and including a baulk ring installation caution. Discard the original bulletin.
APPLIED MODELS:
1985-1987 Maxima, 1986 Stanza Wagon and 1987 Stanza equipped with manual transmission
AFFECTED VEHICLES
MODEL
TYPE
YEAR
AFFECTED VEHICLES
MAXIMA
SEDAN
1985-1986
All with M/T
1987
M/T model built before JN1HU11S()HT-228608
STANZA
2WD
1986
M/T model built before JN1HM05S()GX-032325
WAGON
4WD
1986
All built before JN8HM05Y()GX-009569
STANZA
SEDAN
1987
M/T model built before JN1HT21S()HT-011593
HATCH
1987
M/T model built before JN8HT23S()HT-002353
REVERSE MAIN GEAR/SNAP RINGS
SERVICE INFORMATION
Some of the Affected Vehicles above may exhibit a raking noise when shifting from 1st to 2nd, 3rd to 2nd and 2nd to 1st. To reduce this noise, new 1st
and 2nd baulk rings, 1st and 2nd synchronizer hub, and reverse main gear (coupling sleeve) are available.
PARTS INFORMATION
PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
NEW
FORMER
1st Baulk Ring
32607-38E00
32607-V5051
2nd Baulk Ring
32607-38E10
32607-V5051
1st-2nd Synchronizer Hub
32601-38E00
32601-03E01
Reverse Main Gear (coupling Sleeve)
32245-38E00
32245-03E04
Parts Interchangeability
Yes, only as a set.
SERVICE PROCEDLIRE
Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for disassembly and assembly procedures. During assembly, make sure to measure the clearance between baulk
rings and gears. If the clearance is smaller than the standard, the gears should be replaced.