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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Gear engagement sensitivity poor

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Gear shift › Gear engagement sensitivity poor
Fault diagnosisGear engagement sensitivity poor

GEAR ENGAGEMENT SENSITIVITY POOR

The engagement of the gears is not precise. There is excessive clearance when selecting the gears and the return of the lever to neutral is faulty

1GEAR SELECTION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the condition of the gear selection ball springs

Op. 2110B MANUAL GEARBOX WITH DIFFERENTIAL GEARS AND SYNCHRONISERS

Move on to Step 2Springs or balls damagedReplace the affected parts
2GEARBOX CONTROL CABLES CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the gearbox control cables: the ball joints and the bushes should not be wornMove on to Step 3Ball joints worn

Replace the gearbox control cables

Op. 2125C MANUAL GEARBOX EXTERNAL CONTROL (CABLES)

3GEAR LEVER BALL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the gear lever ball joint: it should not be wornEnd of diagnosisBall worn

Replace the gear lever

Op. 2125C24 GEAR LEVER KNOB - R + R

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Alfa Romeo Brera

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