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Problem Symptoms Table

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

HINT:

If possible, perform a road test as part of diagnosis. Note any unusual behavior, and conditions that cause the problem to occur. Based on the power flow and configuration of the gears in the transaxle, determine what parts require special attention if inspection and disassembly is necessary.

Manual Transaxle System 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See page
Abnormal noise Oil level (Low) MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL 
Oil (Wrong) -
Clutch release bearing (Worn or damaged) REMOVAL
Clutch disc (Worn or damaged)(1) REMOVAL
Synchronizer ring (Input shaft) (Worn or damaged) INPUT SHAFT 
Synchronizer ring (Output shaft) (Worn or damaged) OUTPUT SHAFT 
Gear (Input shaft) (Worn or damaged) INPUT SHAFT 
Gear (Output shaft) (Worn or damaged) OUTPUT SHAFT 
Bearing (Input shaft) (Worn or damaged) INPUT SHAFT 
Bearing (Output shaft) (Worn or damaged) OUTPUT SHAFT 
Bearing (Differential case) (Worn or damaged) MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT 
Oil leak Oil level (High) MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL 
Gasket (Damaged) MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT 
Oil seal (Worn or damaged) MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT 
Hard shifting or impossible to shift Oil (Wrong) -
Clutch (Dragging) REMOVAL
Shift and select lever assembly (Worn or damaged) SHIFT AND SELECT LEVER SHAFT 
Control cable (Faulty) TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE 
Shift fork (Worn) MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT 
Synchronizer ring (Input shaft) (Worn or damaged) INPUT SHAFT 
Synchronizer ring (Output shaft) (Worn or damaged) OUTPUT SHAFT 
Shift key spring (Input shaft) (Worn or damaged) INPUT SHAFT 
Shift key spring (Output shaft) (Worn or damaged) OUTPUT SHAFT 
Gear (Input shaft) (Worn or damaged) INPUT SHAFT 
Gear (Output shaft) (Worn or damaged) OUTPUT SHAFT 
Hub sleeve (Input shaft) (Worn or damaged) INPUT SHAFT 
Hub sleeve (Output shaft) (Worn or damaged) OUTPUT SHAFT 
Jumps out of gear or shift lever moves excessively Shift fork (Worn) MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT 
Hub sleeve (Input shaft) (Worn or damaged) INPUT SHAFT 
Hub sleeve (Output shaft) (Worn or damaged) OUTPUT SHAFT 
Gear (Input shaft) (Worn or damaged) INPUT SHAFT 
Gear (Output shaft) (Worn or damaged) OUTPUT SHAFT 
Bearing (Input shaft) (Worn or damaged) INPUT SHAFT 
Bearing (Output shaft) (Worn or damaged) OUTPUT SHAFT 
(1) If the clutch torsional damper springs are worn, they can produce a load-related noise similar to a bad bearing or gear rattle.