Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 3426

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OPERATION
The gear assemblies and shafts are located between two bearing planes. The divided transmission housing is made
up of a light metal alloy, the housing parts of which are sealed with liquid sealing agent. The input shaft is supported
by a pilot bearing in the flywheel and by a deep-groove ball bearing in the transmission housing. The main shaft and
input shaft are inserted into each other on a common shaft plane in the transmission housing and are supported by
deep-groove ball bearings. The countershaft is designed as a hollow shaft to reduce weight and is supported by a
deep-groove ball bearing and a roller sleeve. The shaft play does not have to be adjusted due to the very tight
production tolerances of the gear wheels and housing halves, as well as the use of roller sleeves.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
LOW LUBRICANT LEVEL
A low transmission lubricant level is generally the result of a leak, inadequate lubricant fill, or an incorrect lubricant
level check.
Leaks can occur at the mating surfaces of the gear case and adaptor or from the front/rear seals. A suspected leak
could also be the result of an overfill condition.
Leaks at the rear of the extension or adapter housing will be from the housing oil seals. Leaks at component mating
surfaces will probably be the result of inadequate sealer, gaps in the sealer, incorrect bolt tightening, or use of a
non–recommended sealer.
A leak at the front of the transmission will be from either the front bearing retainer or retainer seal. Lubricant may
be seen dripping from the clutch housing after extended operation. If the leak is severe, it may also contaminate the
clutch disc causing the disc to slip, grab, and/or chatter.