Diagnostic Aids
Other conditions to inspect of the manual transmission jumping out of gear are broken or chipped gears, or worn synchronizers. Also inspect for loose or damaged mount bolts.
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic tables.
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This step inspects for worn or faulty shift control components.
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This step inspects for worn or damaged mounts.
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This step inspects for worn or damaged internal parts.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
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DEFINITION: Gear disengagement occurs during normal operation. | ||||||||||
1 | Inspect the transmission shift control closeout boot. Is the closeout boot out of position? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to | ||||||
Inspect the transmission shift control closeout boot. Is the closeout boot out of position? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | |||||||
3 | Inspect the transmission shift control closeout boot. Is the closeout boot out of position? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||
4 | Reposition or replace the closeout boot. Refer to Shift Control Shift Closeout Boot Replacement . Did you find and repair the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 5 | ||||||
5 | Inspect the transmission shift control. Is the shift control loose or damaged? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||
Replace the transmission shift control. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement . Did you find and repair the conditio? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 7 | |||||||
7 | Inspect the engine and/or transmission mounts. Are the engine and/or transmission mounts worn or damaged? | -- | Go to Step 9 | |||||||
8 | Replace the engine mounts and/or transmission mounts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L or Transmission Support and Mount Assembly Replacement . Did you find and repair the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 9 | ||||||
9 | Inspect the engine and/or transmission mounts for loose fasteners. Are there any loose fasteners? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 | ||||||
10 | Tighten the engine mount and/or transmission mount fasteners to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L or Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you find and repair the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 11 | ||||||
11 | Inspect the clutch housing for loose bolts or misalignment. Are there any loose bolts or misalignment? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||
12 | Tighten any loose housing bolts and/or align the housing. Refer to Clutch Housing Replacement . Did you find and repair the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 13 | ||||||
Is there any worn or damaged components? | -- | Go to Step 14 | -- | |||||||
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Did you find and repair the condition? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||||||
15 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 1 | ||||||
