Inspection Procedure 3: Hard Shifting

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Hard Shifting

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the transaxle control
Q: Are the shift cable and the select cable in good condition?
YES Go to Step 2.
NO Repair or replace the shift cable and the select cable. Then go to Step 7.

STEP 2. Check the transaxle oil.
Q: Is the oil dirty?
YES Replace the oil. Then go to Step 7.
NO Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the clutch system.
Q: Is the clutch system normal?
YES Go to Step 4.
NO Repair or replace the clutch system Then go to Step 7.

STEP 4. Remove and disassemble the transaxle. Check the control housing [5M/T] or selecting bell-crank assembly and control bell-crank dust cover and the shift and select lever shaft [6M/T].
Q: Is the control housing in good condition?
YES Go to Step 5.
NO Repair or replace the control housing [5M/T] or the selecting bell-crank assembly and control bell-crank dust cover and the shift and select lever shaft [6M/T]. Then go to Step 7.

STEP 5. Check for poor meshing of worn synchronizer ring and gear cone.
Q: Is poor meshing or worn synchronizer ring and gear cone found?
YES Repair or replace the synchronizer ring and gear cone. Then go to Step 7.
NO Go to Step 6.

STEP 6. Check the synchronizer spring for weakness.
Q: Is the synchronizer spring weak?
YES Replace the synchronizer spring. Then go to Step 7.
NO Go to Step 7.

STEP 7. Retest the system.
Q: Is the shifting of the gears still hard?
YES Return to Step 1.
NO The procedure is complete.