Manual Transaxle - Jumping Out of 5th Gear
89nissan10Classification: Section Manual
MT89-002A Transmission/Transaxle
Reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TS89-064A
Models:
1987-88 Sentra & Pulsar NX
Date:
September 28, 1989
MANUAL TRANSAXLE JUMPING OUT OF 5th GEAR
This Bulletin supersedes Bulletin MT89-002 (TS89-064) dated April 20, 1989, giving additional Parts Information. Please discard the original Bulletin.
APPLIED MODELS: 1987-88 Sentra (B12) 1987-88 Pulsar NX (N13)
SERVICE INFORMATION
The 5-speed manual transaxle (Model RS5F31A) on some 1987 and 1988 Sentra and Pulsar NX vehicles with E16 and CA16DE engines may slip out of 5th gear while cruising. This incident is caused by wear on the 5th gear shift fork by the control bracket, causing insufficient gear engagement. This results in the transmission slipping out of gear. *Use the following Service Procedure to repair these transaxles.
PARTS INFORMATION
*This Bulletin recommends replacing the control bracket, adding the shifter cap and replacing parts (3) thru (6), regardless of wear.
Figure 1:
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Disassemble the transaxle following the procedures described in the appropriate Service Manual.
2. Replace the shift fork and install the countermeasure control bracket and shifter cap (Figure 1).
Figure 2:
3. Replace the 5th input gear, needle bearing, coupling sleeve and hub set, regardless of wear (Figure 2).
4. Reassemble the transaxle assembly and road test the vehicle.
5. If the incident still exists, contact the FIXS Hotline for further assistance.