Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit
External Controls. Diagnosis and Testing
In this manual: Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit
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Operating Principles
Inspection and Verification
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
- Make sure the gear shift cables are routed correctly and are not stretched or restricted by other components.
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart
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Pinpoint Tests
DIAGNOSTIC TEST A: EXTERNAL CONTROLS DO NOT OPERATE FREELY
| A1 CHECK THE GEAR SELECTOR LEVER | ||||
Is the gear selector lever difficult to operate?
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| A2 CHECK THE GEAR SHIFT CABLES | ||||
Is the gear selector lever difficult to operate?
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Test yourself
A quick Ford Fiesta quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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