LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Taurus LX, 3.0 2, AX4N >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1349 (Manual Transaxle And Clutch - General Information) >> Diagnosis And Testing >> Manual Transaxle and Clutch >> Component Tests >> Hard Shifting

Hard Shifting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Verify that the clutch hydraulic fluid reservoir is filled to the correct level.
    • If the fluid level is correct, proceed to the next step in this procedure.
    • If the fluid level is low, add fluid as necessary. Check the clutch baldric system for leaks, and repair as necessary. Refer to CLUTCH CONTROLS . Test the system for normal operation.
  2. Depress and release the clutch pedal to check for a spongy pedal.
    • If the pedal feels OK, proceed to the next step in this procedure.
    • If the pedal feel spongy, bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM BLEEDING . Test the system for normal operation.
  3. Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate. Refer to REMOVAL . Inspect the clutch disc and pressure plate for wear or damage. Refer to CLUTCH DISC CHECK . Check the clutch release hub and bearing for binding and inspect the guide tube. Inspect the input shaft for wear and damage. If all of the components are OK, proceed to the next step in this procedure. Otherwise, repair all components as necessary. Test the system for normal operation.
  4. Inspect the transmission housing, shafts, forks and synchronizer assemblies. Refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION . Repair all components as necessary.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals