Ford Transit 2002 Owner's Manual page 1184

Manual Transmission/Transaxle and
Clutch - General Information - Manual
Transaxle and Clutch
Diagnosis and Testing
General Equipment
Ultraviolet fluid leak detection equipment
Inspection and Verification
1. 1. Verify the customer concern.
2. 2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Oil leaks.
Visibly damaged or worn components.
Loose or missing nuts or bolts.
3. 3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause
(if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. 4. If the cause is not evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart.
The following checks should be carried out before repairing or installing a new transaxle.
The inspection and verification of manual transaxle concerns can be considered in three
main areas.
Gear shifting concerns
1. 1. Check the operation of the clutch: Lay a block of wood approximately 25 mm thick
under the clutch pedal and depress the clutch pedal as far as the stop. If first or
second gear can be selected with the engine running and the parking brake applied,
without any concerns, the clutch is OK.
2. 2. If the gear(s) cannot be selected, REFER to Symptom Chart.
Transaxle noise concerns
1. 1. Check the engine and transaxle support for insufficient gap between the transaxle
and the body.
2. 2. Road test the vehicle.
REFER to: Road/Roller Testing
Operation).
3. 3. If a noise occurs in various gears at the same engine speed, check if the noise also
occurs in the neutral position. If it does, the noise is not caused by the transaxle.
4. 4. REFER to Symptom Chart.
Oil leakage concerns
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