Manual transmission/transaxle

Manual transaxle system

15steps
~90min
4/5difficulty
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Use the table below to help you determine the cause of the problem. The numbers in the column of ”Suspect Area” indicate the possibility of the problem in descending order. Therefore, check the areas in this order.

If necessary, replace or exchange these parts.

Symptom Suspect Area
Noise
  1. Oil (Level low)
  2. Oil (Wrong)
  3. Gear (Worn or damaged)
  4. Bearing (Worn or damaged)
Oil leakage
  1. Oil (Level too high)
  2. Gasket (Damaged)
  3. Oil seal (Worn or damaged)
  4. O−Ring (Worn or damaged)
Hard to shift or will not shift
  1. Control cable (Faulty)
  2. Synchronizer ring (Worn or damaged)
  3. Shift key spring (Damaged)
Jumps out of gear
  1. Locking ball spring (Damaged)
  2. Shift fork (Worn)
  3. Gear (Worn or damaged)
  4. Bearing (Worn or damaged)

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