M/T - Hard Shifting Into and Out of 5TH Gear

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Models


All 1984-1986 Domestic Front Wheel Drive Equipped With A-525 5-Speed Manual Transaxle


Subject


Hard Shifting Into and Out Of 5th Gear, "Scratchy" 5th Gear Shifts


Index


TRANSMISSION


Date

June 16, 1986

No.


21-07-86 REVISION A
This bulletin supersedes #21-07-86, which contained a printing error, and should be removed from your files.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Hard shifting into and out of 5th gear. "Scratchy" 5th gear shifts.

DIAGNOSIS

Road test the vehicle and check 5th gear shift effort for being too high or "scratchy" feeling when shifting slowly out of 5th gear.

PARTS REQUIRED

1 Strut Retainer Plate PN 4431894

REPAIR PROCEDURE

If one or both of the above conditions exist, then it will be necessary to replace the 5th gear synchronizer strut retainer plate.

1. Remove the left front wheel.

2. Remove transaxle oil fill plug.

3. Remove transaxle end cover.

4. Remove 5-speed synchronizer ring.

FIGURE 1:

5. Remove strut retainer (Figure 1).

FIGURE 2:

6. Check the location of the 5th synchronizer spring. The spring should be positioned in the synchronizer hub as shown in Figure 2. Reposition the spring if it is out of location.
7. Install the new strut retainer plate, PN 4431894, with the three raised portions equally spaced between the struts.

8. Install a new snap ring.

9. Install end cover. Torque end cover bolts to 17-21 foot pounds.

10. Fill the transaxle with "Dexron" type 7176 automatic transmission fluid to the recommended level.

11. Road test the vehicle and check for proper transaxle operation.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 21-32-11-90 1.3 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: F6 - Synchronizer Defect 5th