Ford 2002 Bantam - Hard Shifting

308-00-12 Manual Transaxle and Clutch — General Information 308-00-12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (CONTINUED)
E6760 EN 07/2001 2002 Bantam
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
3 Carry out flywheel run out check.
REFER to
Section 303-00.
• Is the Flywheel OK?
 Yes
Diagnose engine vibration concern.
REFER
to Section 303-00.
 No
TIGHTEN or INSTALL a new flywheel.
REFER to Section 308-01. TEST the sys-
tem for normal operation.
PINPOINT TEST F: HARD SHIFTING
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
F1: CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL
NOTE: The hydraulic clutch fluid is supplied from the brake master cylinder.
1.
2 Inspect the brake fluid level in the brake
master cylinder reservoir.
• Is the fluid within the MAX and MIN level
marks?
 Yes
GO TO F2
 No
ADD brake fluid and CHECK for leaks in the
clutch and brake system. TEST the system
for normal operation.
F2: CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY
1 Depress the clutch pedal lightly by hand.
2 Measure the distance the clutch pedal travels.
• Is the clutch pedal free play within 1-3 mm
(0.04-0.12 inch)?
 Yes
Diagnose hard shifting concern.
REFER to
Section 308-03.
 No
Inspect the clutch pressure plate for dam-
age.
Refer to Clutch Pressure Plate in this
section.