Re: Manual Transmission Inconsistant Feel with Stickiness
Posted by HH56 On 2024/3/25 13:34:39
In addition to checking for wear at the ends of the long rods which is fairly common and can cause a sloppy feel, you might try placing a few drops of oil in the hole on the shift tube so it can run down inside. In addition, pace a few drops on the tube just above the levers which are below the hole more toward the bottom of the steering column. You might need to make clearance between the clip and washer above the lever so oil can get in to be able to run down and get behind the upper lever. Let it sit a bit or help it work in and then try the shifting again.
The levers need to be absolutely free and must independently rotate on the tube but the upper lever has no provsion for any lube yet gets any moisture that might condense on the tube and run down to start a rust and corrosion issue between the lever and tube. The rust causes the upper lever to stick and want to turn even though the lower lever might be the one selected for the gear you are trying for. Both levers moving at the same time causes lockout and sticking issues.
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The levers need to be absolutely free and must independently rotate on the tube but the upper lever has no provsion for any lube yet gets any moisture that might condense on the tube and run down to start a rust and corrosion issue between the lever and tube. The rust causes the upper lever to stick and want to turn even though the lower lever might be the one selected for the gear you are trying for. Both levers moving at the same time causes lockout and sticking issues.
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