Difficult Shifting

DIFFICULT SHIFTER OPERATION

1. The engagement of the gears is difficult in every condition.

   CHECK SHIFTER CABLE HARDWARE	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
   Check for any obstruction of the shifter. Check the routing of the shifter cables and the attachment to the transmission and the shifter.	Continue to Step 2	Cables not properly fitted.	Remove any gear shifter obstructions. Restore the proper routing and attachment of the control cables. Refer to CABLE, GEARSHIFT CONTROL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

   CHECK SHIFTER CABLES	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
   Check the shifter cables for worn spherical ends or bushings.	Continue to Step 3	Spherical ends worn or damaged.	Replace the shifter cables. Refer to CABLE, GEARSHIFT CONTROL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

   CHECK THE SHIFT LEVER	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
   Check the ball joint of the gear lever: must not be worn out.	End diagnosis	Spherical end worn out.	Replace the shifter. Refer to MECHANISM, GEARSHIFT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

SHIFTING INTO GEAR DIFFICULT

1. Shifting gears is sometimes difficult, gear clash heard when shifting.

   PRELIMINARY CHECKS	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
   Check for proper clutch disengagement: with the engine running depress the clutch pedal and engage a gear.	Continue to Step 2	Gear clash when shifting	Diagnose clutch. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .

   CHECK GEAR SELECTION	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
   Verify the integrity of the springs and the bearing for the gearbox.	Continue to Step 3	Damaged springs or bearings	Replace damaged components.

   CHECK SYNCHRONIZER RINGS	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
   Inspect the synchronizers. Check the synchronizer rings: must not show signs of wear on the inner surfaces and not show signs of wear or discoloration from heat.	Continue to Step 4	worn rings	Replace synchronizers.

   CHECK GEARS	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
   Inspect the gears. Check the front teeth of the gears: must not have nicks or excessive wear.	Continue to Step 5	worn gears	Replace the gears concerned.

   CHECK SYNCHRONIZER HUBS AND SLIDING SLEEVES	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
   Inspect the sliding sleeves and hubs. Check the hubs and sliding sleeves: - Must have no nicks, wear or excessive play - Must move freely.	End diagnosis	worn sleeves or hubs	Replace worn sleeves or hubs.

VAGUE GEAR ENGAGEMENT FEEL

1. The gear selection is not precise. There is excessive play in the gear shifter and an abnormal return of the lever in neutral.

   CHECK GEAR SELECTION	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
   Verify the integrity of the springs and the bearing for the gearbox.	Continue to Step 2	Damaged springs or bearings	Replace damaged components.

   CHECK SHIFTER CABLES	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
   Check the shifter cables for worn spherical ends or bushings.	Continue to Step 3	Spherical ends worn or damaged.	Replace the shifter cables. Refer to CABLE, GEARSHIFT CONTROL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

   CHECK THE SHIFT LEVER	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
   Check the ball joint of the gear lever: must not be worn out.	End diagnosis	Spherical end worn out.	Replace the shifter. Refer to MECHANISM, GEARSHIFT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .