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Manual Transaxle Symptom Diagnosis

MANUAL TRANSAXLE SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Condition Possible Cause Action
Gears slipping out of mesh  Worn shift fork shaft Replace 
Worn shift fork or synchronizer sleeve Replace 
Weak or damaged locating springs Replace 
Worn bearings on input shaft or countershaft Replace 
Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve and gear Replace sleeve and gear 
Hard shifting  Inadequate lubricant Replenish 
Improper clutch pedal free travel Replace clutch arm or master cylinder 
Distorted or broken clutch disc Replace 
Damaged clutch pressure plate Replace clutch cover 
Worn synchronizer ring Replace 
Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gear Replace sleeve or gear 
Worn gear shift control shaft joint bush Replace 
Distorted shift shaft Replace 
Broken gear shift / select control cables Replace 
Noise  Inadequate or insufficient lubricant Replenish 
Damaged or worn bearing(s) Replace 
Damaged or worn gear(s) Replace 
Damaged or worn synchronizer parts Replace