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Manual Transmission Symptom Diagnosis

MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS CHART

Condition Possible Cause Action
Gear slipping out of mesh  Worn shift fork shaft Replace  .
Worn shift fork or synchronizer sleeve Replace  .
Weak or damaged locating spring Replace  .
Worn bearings on input shaft, countershaft or output shaft Replace  .
Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gear Replace sleeve and gear  .
Missing or disengagement of snap ring(s) Install or replace  .
Gears refusing to disengage  Weakened or broken synchronizer spring Replace  .
Distorted shift shaft or shift fork Replace  .
Hard shifting  Improper clutch pedal free travel Replace pedal arm and/or clutch master cylinder  .
Distorted or broken clutch disc Replace  .
Damaged clutch pressure plate Replace clutch cover  .
Air in clutch hydraulic system Bleed air  .
Fluid leakage from clutch fluid line Locate leaking point and repair  .
Worn synchronizer ring Replace  .
Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gear Replace sleeve and gear  .
Distorted shift shaft Replace  .
Noise  Inadequate or insufficient lubricant Replenish  .
Damaged or worn bearing(s) Replace  .
Damaged or worn gear(s) Replace  .
Damaged or worn synchronizer ring Replace  .
Damaged or worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gear Replace  .