Isolate Noise: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Identify the cause of any noise before attempting to repair the clutch, the transaxle, or their related link-ages. Symptoms of trouble with the clutch or the manual transaxle include:

A great effort required to shift gears.
The sound of gears clashing and grinding.
Gear blockout.

Any of these conditions requires a careful analysis. Make the following checks before disassembling the clutch or the transaxle for repairs.