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Problem Symptoms Table

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace parts.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

Symptom/Suspect Area See
Noise
1. Oil (Level Low) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
2. Oil (Wrong) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
3. Gear (Worn Or Damaged)
C59 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL 
C60 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL 
4. Bearing (Worn Or Damaged)
C59 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL 
C60 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL 
Oil Leakage
1. Oil (Level Too High) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
2. Gasket (Damaged)
C59 ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 9
C60 OVERHAUL 
3. Oil Seal (Worn Or Damaged) REPLACEMENT 
4. O-Ring (Worn Or Damaged)
C59 ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 9
C60 OVERHAUL 
Hard To Shift Or Will Not Shift
1. Control Cable (Faulty) REPLACEMENT 
REPLACEMENT 
2. Synchronizer Ring (Worn Or Damaged)
C59 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL 
C60 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL 
3. Shifting Key Spring (Damaged)
C59 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL 
C60 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL 
Jumps Out Of Gear
1. Locking Ball Spring (Damaged)
C59 ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 9
C60 OVERHAUL 
2. Gear Shift Fork (Worn)
C59 ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 9
C60 OVERHAUL 
3. Gear (Worn Or Damaged)
C59 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL 
C60 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL 
4. Bearing (Worn Or Damaged)
C59 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL 
C60 OVERHAUL 
OVERHAUL