Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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If transaxle noise is reported, first check the manual transmission fluid level. The vehicle should not be driven if the manual transmission fluid level is low or damage can occur.
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Before attempting to rectify any concerns, road test the vehicle to ascertain in which system the concern falls.
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If any evaluation or inspection reveals an obvious concern, repair the vehicle.
The technician should have a thorough knowledge of transaxle/clutch operation and accepted general transaxle/clutch guidelines to detect any problems.
A gear-driven unit will produce a certain amount of noise. Some noise is acceptable and audible at certain speeds or under various driving conditions. Certain conditions, such as road and weather, will amplify normal vehicle noise.
The following overview is a guide to diagnose a transaxle/clutch concern:
- Verify and document the customer concern.
- During the customer interview, if a leak was noticed or if a leak is the concern, check the manual transmission fluid. The vehicle should not be driven if the manual transmission fluid level is low.
- Check the manual transmission fluid level and condition.
- Evaluation of the clutch hydraulic system.
- Evaluation of the clutch.
- Inspect gearshift mechanism.
- Road test.
- Find the cause of the problem and correct it.