Service Procedure:

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SERVICE PROCEDURE: (Figures 2, 3, 4, 5)

If your diagnosis indicates that the transaxle exhibits a knocking or tapping in all gear ranges with the clutch pedal out and it has a bar code serial number shown in the chart above:

Inspect the gear cluster, input gear (17). If it does not have a groove as indicated in Figure 2, install the part described in Service Parts Information.

Inspect the reverse idler gear (103) and reverse gear/5th synchronizer assembly (25) for chipped or deformed teeth (refer to Figure 5). To check for deformity, compare the angle and position of the teeth with a known good gear. If either component exhibits a chipped or deformed condition, replace both parts as described in Service Parts Information.

Inspect the shift cable, at the center shift console, for binding where it enters the sheath. (The shift cable is the thicker of the two shift control cables.) A bent cable could result in binding, difficult shifting, and/or inaccurate shift detent feel, especially when shifting into reverse. Replace the cable if it is bent or kinked.