# Shift fork to clutch hub sleeve clearance (NA8 5MT)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/shift-fork-hub-sleeve-clearance-na8-5mt/

Applicability: NA 1994–1997 (BP, 5MT) — 1995–1997 inferred from 1994 factory evidence; actual-year verification is separate.

Confidence: fsm

Standard 0.2–0.3 mm {0.008–0.012 in}; maximum 0.5 mm {0.020 in}

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

```json
{
  "id": "shift-fork-hub-sleeve-clearance-na8-5mt",
  "name": "Shift fork to clutch hub sleeve clearance (NA8 5MT)",
  "aliases": [],
  "applies_to": [
    {
      "gen": "NA",
      "years": [
        1994,
        1997
      ],
      "engines": [
        "BP"
      ],
      "trans": [
        "5MT"
      ],
      "note": "1995–1997 inferred from 1994 factory evidence; actual-year verification is separate."
    }
  ],
  "kind": "non-torque",
  "value_text": "Standard 0.2–0.3 mm {0.008–0.012 in}; maximum 0.5 mm {0.020 in}",
  "procedure": {
    "notes": "Measure between the clutch hub sleeve and shift fork. Inspect hub/sleeve operation, teeth and synchronizer keys for damage, wear or cracks."
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "fsm-1994",
      "page": "J–24 (PDF p. 378)",
      "as_printed": "Standard clearance: 0.2—0.3mm {0.008—0.012 in}\nMaximum: 0.5mm {0.020 in}",
      "verified_years": [
        1994,
        1994
      ],
      "document": {
        "id": "fsm-1994",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NA",
            "years": [
              1994,
              1997
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "Mazda's base manual for 1994–97; later model years got supplements, which we haven't checked yet."
      }
    }
  ],
  "jobs": [],
  "system": "transmission",
  "component": "inventory-pass-2026-10",
  "componentName": "Service measurements and fasteners",
  "sequence_diagrams": [],
  "url": "https://miatatorque.com/spec/shift-fork-hub-sleeve-clearance-na8-5mt/"
}
```