145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   GEAR ENGAGEMENT OR RELEASE DIFFICULT   C002   


 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

GEAR SELECTION CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the condition of the gear selection ball springs

 

Move on to Step 2

 

Springs or balls damaged

 

Replace the affected parts.

 

2

 

SYNCHRONISER RING CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Overhaul the gearbox (see Overhauling Gearboxes)

 Op. 2110B MANUAL GEARBOX WITH DIFFERENTIAL GEARS AND SYNCHRONISERS

Check the synchroniser rings in particular: there should be no wear on the inner surfaces.

 

Move on to Step 3

 

Rings worn

 

Replace the synchronisers.

 

4

 

CHECK ON HUBS AND SLIDING SLEEVES

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Overhaul the gearbox (see Overhauling Gearboxes).

 Op. 2110B MANUAL GEARBOX WITH DIFFERENTIAL GEARS AND SYNCHRONISERS

Check the hubs and the sliding sleeves in particular:

- they should not show signs of notches, wear or excessive clearance;

- they should slide freely.

 

End of diagnosis

 

Sleeves or hubs worn.

 

Replace the worn sleeves or hubs.

It is sometimes difficult to engage the gears; there is also a (grating) noise coming from the area of the gearbox