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Fiat Croma Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Gearbox noise - in a specific gear

Make
Fiat
Model
Croma Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Noise / vibrations › Gearbox noise - in a specific gear
Fault diagnosisGearbox noise - in a specific gear

GEARBOX NOISE - IN A SPECIFIC GEAR

1.8, 2.2

With the engine running, there is a noise (whistling inside the gearbox) when a specific gear is engaged. This noise decreases or disappears on changing gear

Results of the tests
1SYNCHRONIZER RING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Overhaul the gearbox

Op. 2110B20 MANUAL GEARBOX (5-6SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH AND CHECK PARTS - REPLACE SYNCHRONISERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS IF NECESSARY

In particular, check the synchronizer rings of the gear engaged: there should be no wear on the inner surfaces.

Move on to Step 2Seals worn

Replace the synchronizers

Op. 2110B20 MANUAL GEARBOX (5-6SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH AND CHECK PARTS - REPLACE SYNCHRONISERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS IF NECESSARY

2GEAR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Overhaul the gearbox

Op. 2110B20 MANUAL GEARBOX (5-6SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH AND CHECK PARTS - REPLACE SYNCHRONISERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS IF NECESSARY

In particular, check the teeth of the gear engaged: there should be no signs of wear or seizing

Move on to Step 3Gears worn

Replace the gears involved

Op. 2110B20 MANUAL GEARBOX (5-6SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH AND CHECK PARTS - REPLACE SYNCHRONISERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS IF NECESSARY

3REDUCTION GEAR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the reduction gear

More specifically:

- it should not be worn or damaged;

- there should not be excessive clearance

End of diagnosisReduction gear damagedRestore the clearance or, if necessary, replace the reduction gear

1.9 JTD 8v, 1.9 JTD 16v, 2.4 JTD 20v

With the engine running, there is a noise (whistling inside the gearbox) when a specific gear is engaged. This noise decreases or disappears on changing gear

Results of the tests
1SYNCHRONIZER RING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Overhaul the gearbox

Op. 2110B34 MANUAL GEARBOX (6 SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH, CHECK COMPONENTS, REPLACE SYNCHRONIZERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

In particular, check the synchronizer rings of the gear engaged: there should be no wear on the inner surfaces.

Move on to Step 2Seals worn

Replace the synchronizers

Op. 2110B34 MANUAL GEARBOX (6 SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH, CHECK COMPONENTS, REPLACE SYNCHRONIZERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

2GEAR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Overhaul the gearbox

Op. 2110B34 MANUAL GEARBOX (6 SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH, CHECK COMPONENTS, REPLACE SYNCHRONIZERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

In particular, check the teeth of the gear engaged: there should be no signs of wear or seizing

Move on to Step 3Gears worn

Replace the gears involved

Op. 2110B34 MANUAL GEARBOX (6 SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH, CHECK COMPONENTS, REPLACE SYNCHRONIZERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

3REDUCTION GEAR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the reduction gear

More specifically:

- it should not be worn or damaged;

- there should not be excessive clearance

End of diagnosisReduction gear damagedRestore the clearance or, if necessary, replace the reduction gear

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Croma

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