M/T System Symptom Troubleshooting

Symptom
Probable cause(s)
Notes
Hard to shift into the 1st gear
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1st synchro ring defective.
1st/2nd synchro sleeve and hub defective.
1st gear defective.
Hard to shift into the 2nd gear
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2nd synchro ring defective.
1st/2nd synchro sleeve and hub defective.
2nd gear defective.
Hard to shift into the 3rd gear
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3rd synchro ring defective.
3rd/4th synchro sleeve and hub defective.
3rd gear defective.
Hard to shift into the 4th gear
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4th synchro ring defective.
3rd/4th synchro sleeve and hub defective.
4th gear defective.
Hard to shift into the 5th gear
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5th synchro ring defective.
5th/6th synchro sleeve defective.
5th gear defective.
Hard to shift into the 6th gear
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6th synchro ring defective.
5th/6th synchro sleeve defective.
6th gear defective.
Hard to shift into the reverse gear
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Reverse shift lever defective.
Reverse idler gear defective.
Reverse gear defective.
Reverse lockout system defective.
Noise from the transmission
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Low transmission fluid level.
Worn or damaged transmission gears.
Worn or damaged transmission bearings.
Shift lever does not operate smoothly
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2.
Shift cable defective.
Joint in shift cable and transmission or body.
  • Check the shift cable.
  • Check to joint the shift cable.
Jump out of gear
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2.
Detent ball springs defective.
Worn synchro gear teeth.
  • Check the detent ball springs.
  • Check the synchro gear teeth.