Transmission jumps out of gear Transmission- TIGHTEN the bolts to
to-engine specification. mounting bolts
Crankshaft pilot INSTALL a new pilot bearing. bearing REFER to: Pilot Bearing
(308-01 Clutch, Removal and Installation).
Internal INSPECT the synchronizer Damage sleeves for free movement on
their hubs. INSPECT the synchronizer blocking rings for widened index slots, rounded clutch teeth and smooth internal surface. CHECK shift forks for worn or loose mounting on shift rails. INSPECT the synchronizer sliding sleeve and the gear clutch teeth for wear or damage. REPAIR or INSTALL a new component as necessary.
Gear teeth If worn or damaged, INSTALL
new gears.
Transmission will not shift into one gear — Manual shift REPAIR or INSTALL new all others OK linkage components as necessary.
Backup switch If REVERSE is the problem, ball CHECK reverse lamp switch
for ball frozen in extended position.
Internal INSPECT the shift rail and fork components system, synchronizer system
and the gear clutch teeth for restricted travel. REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary.
Transmission is locked in one gear and Internal INSPECT the problem gears, cannot be shifted out of that gear components shift rails, forks and the
synchronizer for wear or damage. REPAIR as necessary.
Fork on rail or CHECK the shift rail interlock shift rail system. REPAIR as necessary.
Transmission leaks Lubricant CHECK the level and type.
Other IDENTIFY leaking fluid as component engine, power steering or leaking transmission fluid. REPAIR as
necessary.
False report REMOVE all traces of lube on
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