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Problem Symptoms Table

Use 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 TABLE - MANUAL TRANSAXLE

Symptom Suspect Area
Noise
  1. Oil (Level low) 2WD 4WD Transfer
  2. Oil (Wrong)) 2WD 4WD Transfer
  3. Gear (Worn or damaged)
  4. Bearing (Worn or damaged)
Oil leakage
  1. Oil (Level too high) 2WD 4WD Transfer
  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)
Tight corner braking
  1. Differential, Center differential (Faulty)
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