Manual Transmission Symptom Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 . |