Pinpoint Test G: Binding - Difficult Shift Lever Movement

Manual Transmission and Clutch

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test G: Binding - Difficult Shift Lever Movement

Normal Operation

The clutch is designed to transfer the power from the engine to the transmission, which may be either stationary (starting) or rotating at a different speed (upshifting or downshifting). The clutch is functioning correctly when both the engine and transmission are rotating at the same speed with the clutch engaged. Clutch pedal movement is transmitted by fluid pressure, which rotates the release shaft. As the release shaft turns, the clutch release lever pulls back on the release bearing. This permits the clutch pressure plate to move away from the clutch discs, disengaging the clutch.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Transmission
- Clutch slave cylinder
- Pilot bearing



PINPOINT TEST G: BINDING - DIFFICULT SHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT

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G1 CHECK TRANSMISSION SHIFTING-ENGINE OFF


- Ignition OFF.
- Depress the clutch pedal.
- Shift the transmission.
- Does the transmission shift smoothly?

Yes
VERIFY customer concern. GO to Symptom Chart - Transmission Operation if necessary. Symptom Chart - Transmission Operation

No
GO to G2.

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G2 CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL


- Inspect the fluid level in the transmission.
- Is the fluid level at the specified level?

Yes
GO to G3.

No
FILL the transmission to specified level. REFER to Manual Transmission/Transaxle.

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G3 CHECK THE TRANSMISSION TOP COVER


- Remove the transmission. Refer to Manual Transmission/Transaxle.
- Remove the transmission top cover.
- Shift the transmission through all gears.
- Does the top cover shift smoothly?

Yes
GO to G4.

No
REPAIR as necessary. REFER to Manual Transmission/Transaxle.

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G4 CHECK THE TRANSMISSION INTERNAL COMPONENTS


- Visually inspect the internal transmission components for indications of excessive wear or damage.
- Are there any signs of damage or wear?

Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Manual Transmission/Transaxle.

No
VERIFY customer concern.

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