Inspection and Verification: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: If transmission noise is reported, first check the fluid level. The vehicle should not be driven if the fluid level is low. A low fluid level will damage the transmission.

NOTE: Before attempting to rectify any concerns, road test the vehicle to ascertain in which system the concern falls.

NOTE: If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding.

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 transmission/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 transmission fluid. The vehicle should not be driven if the fluid level is low.
Check fluid level and condition.
Evaluation of the clutch hydraulic system.
Evaluation of the clutch.
Inspect gearshift mechanism.
Evaluation of the transmission.
Find the cause of the problem and correct it.