2582504 - S22 NOISE' GEARBOX / IN NEUTRAL

With the vehicle stationary, the gear lever in neutral and the engine running, there is a high frequency, low intensity noise in the area of the gearbox.The fault is often accompanied by an oil leak from the gearbox:  See table X10  ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Press the clutch pedal and check whether the noise disappears or decreasesContinue to Step 1Noise increases or remains constantContinue to Step 3
1GEARBOX/DIFFERENTIAL FLUID LEVEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the gearbox/differential fluid level Op.   0010T41  Continue to Step 2Level too lowRestore the correct level and road test the vehicle.
Level too lowContinue to Step 2
2GEARBOX BEARING CONDITIONS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Overhaul the gearbox Op.   2110B32  In particular, check the gearbox bearings: they should not show signs of wearContinue to Step 3Bearings wornReplace the bearings Op.   2110B32 
3CLUTCH PLATE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Verify:

  • Clutch plate wear;
  • Clutch plate fouling (oil or grease)
  • Clutch plate not distorted;
  • No damage to the pressure plate diaphragm spring;
  • No damage to the flexible coupling springs
Continue to Step 4Clutch disc or pressure plate faultyReplace the clutch plate Op.   1810A20  Search for the fault starting from another symptom'
Clutch disc or pressure plate faultyAlso replace the gearbox input oil seal
3CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'