22 · Diagnostics

Gear engagement or release difficult

Make: Fiat
Model: Multipla Factory Service Manual
Year: 1998–2010
Section: Gear shift › Gear engagement or release difficult

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Fault diagnosisGear engagement or release difficult

GEAR ENGAGEMENT OR RELEASE DIFFICULT

The engagement of the gears is sometimes difficult; there is also a noise in the area of the gearbox ("the gears grate").

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Check that the clutch releases properly: with the engine running, press the clutch pedal and engage a gear	The defect does not occur again: Continue to Step 1	The gearbox always grates in any gear: the clutch does not disengage	Continue according to the instructions for the See table E01
1	CHECK GEAR SELECTION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the condition of the gear selector ball springs (see Assembly 2110B)	Continue to Step 2	Springs or balls damaged	Replace the components involved
2	CHECK SYNCHRONIZER RINGS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Service the gearbox (see Assembly 2110B). In particular, check the synchronizer rings: they should not show signs of wear on the internal surfaces.	Continue to Step 3	Seals worn	Replace the synchronizers
3	CHECK GEARS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Service the gearbox (see Assembly 2110B). In particular, check the gear front teeth: they should not show signs of notches or excessive wear.	Continue to Step 4	Gears worn	Replace the gears involved
4	CHECK HUBS AND SLIDING SLEEVES	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Service the gearbox (see Assembly 2110B). In particular, check the hubs and the sliding sleeves: they should not show signs of notches, wear or excessive clearance they should slide freely	Continue to Step 5	Sleeves or hubs worn	Replace the sleeves or hubs involved
5	CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis	Fault persists	Search for the fault starting from another symptom'

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Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Multipla

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