Inspection Procedure 3: Hard Shifting

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the transmission control

Q. Are the shift cable and the select cable in good condition?

STEP 2. Check the transmission oil.

Q. Is the oil dirty?

STEP 3. Check the clutch system.

Q. Is the clutch system normal?

STEP 4. Remove and disassemble the transmission. Check the control bell-crank dust cover and the shift and select lever shaft.

Q. Is the control housing in good condition?

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?

STEP 6. Check the synchronizer spring for weakness.

Q. Is the synchronizer spring weak?

STEP 7. Retest the system.

Q. Is the shifting of the gears still hard?