Inspection and verification
1. Check the validity of the customer's complaint.
2. Perform a visual inspection for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
Visual inspection table
Mechanical factors:
- Visibly damaged or worn components
- Loose or missing bolts and nuts.
3. If an obvious cause for the fault you have identified or the fault described by the customer is found, correct the fault (if possible) before proceeding with further actions.
4. If the fault is not visually obvious, check the fault symptom and refer to the Fault Symptom Table.
Table of signs of malfunctions
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State |
Possible Causes |
Action |
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•The operation of external controls is difficult |
•Incorrect adjustment of gear shift cables |
•ADJUST the shift cables. Refer to Section 308-00 for additional information. |
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•Damaged gear shift lever The gear shift lever of the transmission in the block with the drive axle and the gear selection lever are damaged. |
• Proceed to PINPOINT TEST A |
PINPOINT TEST A: EXTERNAL CONTROLS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE
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STATES |
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS |
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A1: CHECKING THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER |
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1Disconnect the gear shift cables from the gear shift lever. |
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• Is the gear shift lever difficult to operate? |
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→ Yes |
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Disassemble the gearshift mechanism and inspect for wear or damage to components. For more information, refer to Gearshift Lever in this section. |
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→ No |
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Go to A2 |
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A2: CHECKING THE GEAR SHIFT CABLES |
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1CONNECT the shift cables to the shift lever. |
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2Disconnect the gear shift cables from the transaxle. |
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• Is the gear shift lever difficult to operate? |
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→ Yes |
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INSTALL new shift cables. |
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→ No |
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Internal transaxle failure. Install a new transaxle. Refer to Section 308-03A / 308-03B / 308-03C for additional information. |
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