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Galaxy 2000.75 (04.2000-02.2006)

Manual Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Manual Transmission (MT350) - External Controls Galaxy 2000.75 (04/2000-02/2006)
Diagnosis and Testing

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical
  • Visible damaged or worn parts.
  • Loose or missing nuts or bolts.
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  1. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to WDS.

Symptom Chart – External Controls

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action
Gearshift linkage does not operate freely
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Gearshift linkage incorrectly adjusted
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ADJUST the gearshift cables. REFER to Section  308-00 Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information.
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Gearshift lever worn or damaged
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Gearshift and selector lever worn or damaged
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GO to Pinpoint Test A.

Pinpoint Tests

PINPOINT TEST A : GEARSHIFT LINKAGE DOES NOT OPERATE FREELY
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: CHECK THE GEARSHIFT LEVER
1
Detach the gearshift and selector cable from the gearshift lever.

Is the gearshift lever difficult to operate?
Yes
Disassemble the gearshift mechanism and check for worn or damaged components.
REFER to Gearshift Linkage in this section.
No
GO to A2.
A2: CHECK THE GEARSHIFT AND SELECTOR CABLE
1
Attach the gearshift and selector cables to the gearshift lever.
2
Detach the gearshift and selector cables from the transaxle.

Is the gearshift lever difficult to operate?
Yes
Install new gearshift and selector cables.
No
Transaxle internal concern. REFER to Section  308-03A Manual Transmission/Transaxle / 308-03B Manual Transmission/Transaxle.

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