3233011 - C02 GEAR ENGAGEMENT OR RELEASE DIFFICULT

The engagement of the gears is sometimes difficult; there is also a noise in the area of the gearbox ("the gears grate").
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the clutch releases properly: with the engine running, press the clutch pedal and engage a gearThe defect does not occur again: Continue to Step 1 The gearbox always grates in any gear: the clutch does not disengageContinue according to the instructions for the See table   E01 
1CHECK GEAR SELECTIONAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d]Check the condition of the gear selector ball springs (see OVERHAULING GEARBOXES Assembly 2110B) Continue to Step 2 Springs or balls damagedReplace the components involved
2.5 V6 1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10vCheck the condition of the gear selector, in particular the ball (see OVERHAULING GEARBOXES Assembly 2110B) Continue to Step 2 Ball damagedReplace the components involved
2CHECK SYNCHRONIZER RINGSAll OKProblems metOperation
Overhaul the gearbox (see OVERHAULING GEARBOX Assembly 2110B).In particular, check the synchronizer rings: they should not show signs of wear on the internal surfaces. Continue to Step 3 Seals wornReplace the synchronizers
3CHECK GEARSAll OKProblems metOperation
Overhaul the gearbox (see OVERHAULING GEARBOX Assembly 2110B).In particular, check the gear front teeth: they should not show signs of notches or excessive wear. Continue to Step 4 Gears wornReplace the gears involved
4CHECK HUBS AND SLIDING SLEEVESAll OKProblems metOperation
Overhaul the gearbox (see OVERHAULING GEARBOX Assembly 2110B).In particular, check the hubs and the sliding sleeves:

  • they should not show signs of notches, wear or excessive clearance
  • they should slide freely
Continue to Step 5 Sleeves or hubs wornReplace the sleeves or hubs involved
5CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'