S60 L5-2.4L VIN 64 B5244S6 (2003)
Input Shaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
M/T - 1st/Reverse Gear Difficult to Engage
NO:
43-47
DATE:
11-01-2005
MODEL:
Vehicles with 5 or 6 Speed Manual Transmissions
M. YEAR:
1999-2005
SUBJECT:
Difficult to Engage 1st and/or Reverse Gear
This Tech Net Note supersedes the previous 43-47, dated 8/5/04. Please update your files.
This applies to all 1999 S/V/C 70 cars, as well as S40/V50/S60/V70 cars built before:
544 -053404
545 -048974
384 -425275
285 -459438
The grease was introduced in production on cars built after this point.
DESCRIPTION:
Some customers may complain that it is difficult to engage 1st and/or
reverse gear, especially after the car has been sitting overnight.
SERVICE:
If a customer complains of this symptom, verify that there is no air in the clutch hydraulic system and that the gearshift cable is correctly adjusted. If the
symptom persists, clean and lubricate the input shaft splines according to the following procedure. Place a piece of cardboard over the input shaft as
shown below; to protect the slave cylinder and input shaft seal during the procedure:
1.
Clean the Input Shaft thoroughly using universal oil (PN 1161657) and a wire brush. Wipe the splines off with a rag. Check that there is no dirt left
on the shaft.
