Chapter 11 Manual Transaxle Problems, Troubleshooting, and Service 235 Copyright by Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Clutch housing Input cluster gear shaft Mainshaft 5th gear shaft Label parts to be reused Punch Shift fork selector arm Soft wood blocks prevent damage Support shaft to prevent bending Puller Puller adapter Ring gear Removing differential side bearing Jaws fit under part Check for damaged splines Check for worn snap ring grooves Inspect any journal surfaces on shafts Figure 11-19. Check the transaxle shafts for wear, especially the splines and snap ring grooves. Figure 11-18. The differential side bearings are pressed into place, just as on a rear-wheel drive differential. The bearings must be removed with a puller. Do not remove the bearings unless they are being replaced. (General Motors) Figure 11-17. Most shift forks are attached to the shift rails with a retaining pin. It is necessary to tap out the pin to disassemble the parts. (Ford) Visual Inspection Visual inspection can be performed to uncover any obvious damage. Since transaxles have smaller gears and shafts than most manual transmissions found on rear-wheel drive vehicles, they are more likely to become worn or dam- aged. You should check shaft splines and snap ring grooves carefully, Figure 11-19. Any signs of wear on these areas mean the shaft should be replaced. Check the synchronizers for wear or broken teeth, and check the grooves in the outer sleeves to look for wear caused by contact with the shift fork. Check the gears for worn, cracked, or chipped gear teeth, Figure 11-20. If any teeth on a gear are defective, the entire gear should be replaced. Also, inspect the transaxle drive chain for wear. Remove and organize parts on workbench Blocking ring Inspect synchronizer Figure 11-16. Carefully remove the synchronizers and gears from their shafts and keep all parts in order on the workbench. Check parts for wear and damage as you disassemble them. (Ford) Figure 11-15. Various bearing cups are located in the transaxle case. Do not mix up any bearing cups that are the same size, since bearings and cups have worn in to fit each other. (Ford)