199000751 - C002 GEAR ENGAGEMENT OR RELEASE DIFFICULT

It is sometimes difficult to engage the gears; there is also a (grating) noise coming from the area of the gearbox
Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the clutch is correctly released: with the engine running press the clutch pedal and engage a gearMove on to Step 1The gearbox always grates with any of the gears: the clutch does not disengageProceed as instructed    See table E001 CLUTCH NOT RELEASING CORRECTLY
1GEAR SELECTION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the gear selection ball springsMove on to Step 2Springs or balls damagedReplace the affected parts.
2SYNCHRONIZER RING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Overhaul the gearbox (see Overhauling Gearboxes)    Op. 2110B MANUAL GEARBOX WITH DIFFERENTIAL GEARS AND SYNCHRONISERS Check the synchronizer rings in particular: there should be no wear on the inner surfaces.Move on to Step 3Seals wornReplace the synchronizers.
3GEAR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Overhaul the gearbox (see Overhauling Gearboxes).    Op. 2110B MANUAL GEARBOX WITH DIFFERENTIAL GEARS AND SYNCHRONISERS Check the gear front teeth in particular: they should not show signs of notches or excessive wear.Move on to Step 4Gears wornReplace the gears involved.
4CHECK ON HUBS AND SLIDING SLEEVESAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
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 diagnosisSleeves or hubs worn.Replace the worn sleeves or hubs.