M/T - 1st/Reverse Gear Difficult to Engage

NO: 43-47
DATE: 11-01-2005
MODEL: Vehicles with 5 or 6 Speed Manual Transmissions
M. YEAR: 1999-2005
SUBJECT: Difficult to Engage 1st and/or Reverse Gear

This Tech Net Note supersedes the previous 43-47, dated 8/5/04. Please update your files.

This applies to all 1999 S/V/C 70 cars, as well as S40/V50/S60/V70 cars built before:
544 -053404
545 -048974
384 -425275
285 -459438

The grease was introduced in production on cars built after this point.

DESCRIPTION:
Some customers may complain that it is difficult to engage 1st and/or
reverse gear, especially after the car has been sitting overnight.

SERVICE:
If a customer complains of this symptom, verify that there is no air in the clutch hydraulic system and that the gearshift cable is correctly adjusted. If the symptom persists, clean and lubricate the input shaft splines according to the following procedure. Place a piece of cardboard over the input shaft as shown below; to protect the slave cylinder and input shaft seal during the procedure:





1. Clean the Input Shaft thoroughly using universal oil (PN 1161657) and a wire brush. Wipe the splines off with a rag. Check that there is no dirt left on the shaft.





2. Spray the Input Shaft with a thin layer of PN 30759651. Wipe off any excess.