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Fiat Multipla Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Gearbox differential unit noisy/ / general

Make
Fiat
Model
Multipla Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Noisy / vibrations › Gearbox differential unit noisy/ / general
Fault diagnosisGearbox differential unit noisy/ / general

GEARBOX DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NOISY/ / GENERAL

With the engine running and the vehicle moving, there is a noise from the area of the gearbox in all conditions.

Results of the tests
1GEARBOX/DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the gearbox / differential oil level Op. 2110A04Continue to Step 2Level too lowRestore the correct level
2BEARINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Overhaul the gearbox ( Op. 2110B20) In particular, check the condition of the bearingsContinue to Step 3Bearings wornReplace the bearings involved
3CHECK GEARSAll OKProblems metOperation
Overhaul the gearbox ( Op. 2110B20). In particular, check the gear teeth: they should not be worn or show traces of seizingContinue to Step 4Gears wornReplace the gears involved
4CHECKING THE GEAR SETAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the crown wheel and pinion reduction gear ( Op. 2110D20)

In particular:

  • it should not be worn or damaged
  • there should not be excessive clearance
Continue to Step 5Reduction gear damagedRestore the clearance or, if necessary, replace the reduction gear
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Multipla

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