Inspection Procedure
3: Hard Shifting
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
STEP 1. Check the transmission control
Q.
Are the shift cable and the select cable in good condition?
Go to Step 2.
Repair or replace the shift cable and the select cable. Refer to 
.
Then go to Step 7.
STEP 2. Check the transmission oil.
Q.
Is the oil dirty?
Replace the oil. Refer to . Then go to Step
7
Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the clutch system.
Q.
Is the clutch system normal?
Go to Step 4.
Repair or replace the clutch system. Refer to .
Then go to Step 7.
STEP 4. Remove and disassemble the transmission. Check the control
bell-crank dust cover and the shift and select lever shaft.
Q.
Is the control housing in good condition?
Go to Step 5.
Repair or replace the control housing (Refer to GROUP 22B, Transmission) Then
go to Step 7.
STEP 5. Check for poor meshing of worn synchronizer ring and gear
cone.
Q.
Is poor meshing or worn synchronizer ring and gear cone found?
Repair or replace the synchronizer ring and gear cone. Then go to Step 7.
Go to Step 6.
STEP 6. Check the synchronizer spring for weakness.
Q.
Is the synchronizer spring weak?
Replace the synchronizer spring. Then go to Step 7.
Go to Step 7.
STEP 7. Retest the system.
Q.
Is the shifting of the gears still hard?
Return to Step 1.
The procedure is complete.