General information about transmission Fig. 12.0. iB5 gearbox in section: 1 – gearbox primary shaft; 2 – secondary shaft of the gearbox; 3 – drive shaft; 4 – gear shift lever; 5 – gear shift rod; 6 – constant...
General information about the clutch All Fiestas use a single-plate dry clutch to transmit torque from the engine to the gearbox. To replace a worn-out clutch slave disk, you must first remove the gearbox -...
Checking the clutch Clutch slippage can be detected when driving in top gear under load. The engine speed increases, but the speed does not increase to the same extent. The following test...
Incomplete clutch disengagement If the gears are difficult to shift when the engine is warm or the shifting process is accompanied by creaking and other noises, the clutch is probably not disengaging...
Five-speed gearbox Fig. 12.3. Manual transmission (iB5), which is equipped with all models of cars since 1996 Fiesta cars are equipped with a five-speed gearbox (Fig. 12.3). All forward...
Checking the transmission oil level Ford Fiesta manual transmissions (iB5 five-speed transmission) are filled with transmission oil that does not require replacement for a long time. Only in CTX automatic...
Topping up transmission oil SEQUENCE OF WORKS 1. To fill the gearbox with thick transmission oil, you need a special pump, which is available in car repair shops. If the transmission oil level is...
Continuously variable automatic transmission STX The Fiesta's CTX (Continuously Variable Transaxle) automatic transmission is a rare exception in the compact car segment, as unlike most other compact cars, the Ford...
Main gear Fig. 12.11. Main gear and differential box: 1 – differential box; 2 – driven gear of the main transmission; 3 – output shaft and axle gear; 4, 7 – satellites; 5 –...
Removing the wheel drive shaft To remove the right drive shaft, you must first remove the left drive shaft. SEQUENCE OF WORKS 1. Apply the parking brake. Loosen the wheel nuts. 2. Raise the front of...
Replacement of constant velocity joint protective boots The service life of the protective covers of the constant velocity joints of the drive shafts usually does not exceed the service life of the shafts, since they are all...