For 1990-2009 cars

## Slips out of Gear General Diagnostic

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: The transaxle slips out of gear
1 | Inspect the linkage for improper adjustment or wear. Is there any of these conditions? |  | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3
2 | Repair or replace the linkage as needed. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 3 | System OK
3 | Inspect that the transaxle is tight on the engine housing. Is the transaxle loose? |  | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5
4 | Tighten the transaxle to the mounts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 5 | System OK
5 | Inspect the shift linkage. Does the shift linkage bind? |  | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7
6 | Repair or replace the shift linkage as needed. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 7 | System OK
7 | Inspect the cables. Are they bent or worn? |  | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9
8 | Repair or replace the cables as needed. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 9 | System OK
9 | Inspect the input gear bearing retainer . Is the retainer broken or loose? |  | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11
10 | Repair or replace the retainer. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 11 | System OK
11 | Inspect the shift fork. Is the shift fork worn or bent? |  | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13
12 | Repair or replace the shift fork as needed. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 13 | System OK
13 | Inspect the clutch housing and engine . Is the clutch housing or the engine dirty? |  | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15
14 | Clean the clutch housing and the engine. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 15 | System OK
15 | Inspect the shift lever seal. Is the seal stiff? |  | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17
16 | Repair or replace the seal. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 17 | System OK
17 | Disassemble the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Case Disassemble |  |  |

## Slips out of Gear While Accelerating

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: The transaxle slips out of gear while accelerating or decelerating
1 | Inspect the first gear thrust bearing. Is the bearing missing or showing too much end play? |  | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3
2 | Repair or replace the bearing as needed. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 3 | System OK
3 | Inspect the first gear washer. Is the washer missing or show too much end play? |  | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5
4 | Repair or replace the washer. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 5 | System OK
5 | Inspect the first gear spline lock on the 1st/2nd synchronizer sleeve or the hub. Is the spline lock worn or damaged? |  | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7
6 | Repair or replace the lock. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 7 | System OK
7 | Inspect the 2nd gear spline lock on the 1st/2nd synchronizer sleeve or the hub. Is the lock worn or damaged? |  | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9
8 | Repair or replace the lock. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 9 | System OK
9 | Inspect the 3rd gear spline lock on the 3rd/4th synchronizer sleeve or hub. Is the lock worn or damaged? |  | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11
10 | Repair or replace the lock. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 11 | System OK
11 | Inspect the 4th gear spline lock on the 3rd/4th synchronizer sleeve or hub. Is the lock worn or damaged? |  | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13
12 | Repair or replace the 4th gear spline lock. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 13 | System OK
13 | Inspect the 5th gear spline lock on the 5th synchronizer sleeve. Is the spline lock damaged or worn? |  | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15
14 | Repair or replace the 5th gear spline lock. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 15 | System OK
15 | Inspect the reverse gear spline lock. Is the lock damaged or worn? |  | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17
16 | Repair or replace the lock. Does the transaxle still slip? |  | Go to Step 17 | System OK
17 | Disassemble the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Case Disassemble |  |  |

## Slips out of Gear While Coasting

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: The transmission slips out of gear while coasting.
1 | Inspect the shift rail(s). Are the rails damaged, worn or missing parts? |  | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3
2 | Repair or replace the shift rail(s) or any missing parts. Does the transmission still slip? |  | Go to Step 3 | System OK
3 | Disassemble the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Case Disassemble |  |  |