Kia Carens RP Quiz
Manual Transmission

Troubleshooting

In this manual: Manual Transmission
General Information — 15Maintenance Schedule — 7Engine Mechanical System — 91Engine Electrical System — 51Emission Control System — 21Engine Control System/Fuel System — 97Clutch System — 35Manual Transmission — 24Automatic Transmission — 93Drive Shaft and Axle — 19Suspension System — 33Steering — 21Restraints — 42Brake System — 56Body (Interior and Exterior) — 211Body Electrical System — 251Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 55
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Troubleshooting

Symptom of Malfunction Suspected Area Remedy
Abnormal Noise Oil level (low) To add oil after inspecting parts. (Oil seal, drain plug, filler plug)
Oil (incorrect or contaminated) Replace the oil.
Transaxle and engine mount condition (incorrect) Tighten the mounting bolt to the specified torque.
Shaft end play (incorrect) Adjust the end play.
Synchronizer ring (worn or damaged) Replace the synchronizer ring.
Gear (worn or damaged) Replace the gear.
Bearing (worn or damaged) Replace the bearing.
Oil leak Oil level (high) Check the oil level.
Gasket (damaged) Replace the gasket. (Drain plug, filler plug)
Oil seal (worn or damaged) Replace the oil seal.
Hard shifting or unable to shift Oil (incorrect) Replace the oil.
Shift fork (worn) Replace the shift fork.
Synchronizer ring (worn or damaged) Replace the synchronizer ring.
Gear (worn or damaged) Replace the gear.
Hub sleeve (worn or damaged) Replace the hub sleeve.
Jumps out of gear Shift fork (worn) Replace the shift fork.
Hub sleeve (worn or damaged) Replace the hub sleeve.
Gear (worn or damaged) Replace the gear.
Bearing (worn or damaged) Replace the bearing.

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