Difficult Shifting

DIFFICULT SHIFTER OPERATION

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 next step	Cables not properly fitted	Remove any gear shifter obstructions. Restore the proper routing and attachment of the shifter cables. Refer to CABLE, GEARSHIFT CONTROL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

CHECK SHIFTER CABLES	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
Check for proper shifter cable adjustment.	Check the condition of the shifter cables.	Shifter cables are out of adjustment.	Re-adjust the shifter cables. Refer to CABLE, GEARSHIFT CONTROL, ADJUSTMENTS .
Check the shifter cables for worn spherical ends or bushings.	Continue to next step	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 LEVER, SHIFT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

SHIFTING INTO GEAR DIFFICULT

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

PRELIMINARY CHECKS	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
Check for proper shift cable adjustment.	Check clutch disengagement	Shifter cables are out of adjustment.	Re-adjust the shifter cables. Refer to CABLE, GEARSHIFT CONTROL, ADJUSTMENTS .
Check for proper clutch disengagement: with the engine running depress the clutch pedal and engage a gear.	Continue to next step	Gear clash when shifting	Diagnose clutch. Refer to: CLUTCH SYSTEM .

CHECK SYNCHRONIZER RINGS	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
Check for proper clutch disengagement. With the engine running, depress the clutch pedal and engage a gear.	Visually inspect the synchronizers	Worn synchronizers	Replace synchronizers
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 next step	Worn synchronizers	Replace synchronizers

CHECK GEAR SELECTION	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
Verify the integrity of the springs and the bearings inside the transmission.	Continue to next step	Damaged springs or bearings	Replace damaged components

CHECK GEARS	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
Inspect the gears. Check the front teeth of the gears for nicks or excessive wear.	Continue to next step	Worn gears	Replace the damaged or worn gears.

CHECK SYNCHRONIZER HUBS AND SLIDING SLEEVES	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
Inspect the sliding sleeves and hubs for nicks, wear, or excessive play. Sleeves and hubs must move freely.	End diagnosis	Worn sleeves or hubs	Replace the worn sleeves or hubs.

VAGUE GEAR ENGAGEMENT FEEL

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 shifter assembly is moving freely.	Check condition of springs and bearings	Damaged shifter assembly.	Replace the shifter assembly. Refer to LEVER, SHIFT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Verify the integrity of the springs and the bearing for the transmission.	Continue to next step	Damaged springs or bearings	Replace damaged components.

CHECK SHIFTER CABLES	EVERYTHING OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	RESOLUTION
Check for proper shifter cable adjustment.	Check condition of shifter cables	Shift cables are out of adjustment.	Re-adjust the shift cables. Refer to CABLE, GEARSHIFT CONTROL, ADJUSTMENTS .
Check the shifter cables for worn spherical ends or bushings.	Continue to next step	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 for wear.	End diagnosis	Spherical end worn out	Replace the shifter. Refer to LEVER, SHIFT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .