The document discusses lubrication and gear types used in manual transmissions. It describes how counter shaft gears rotate in lubricant which is directed by troughs to shaft bearings and bushings. Transmissions can also have pumps to distribute lubricant through drilled oil passages to gear bearings. Vent plugs relieve internal pressure and leaks can occur if plugged. Common gear lubrication types for newer manual transmissions include 75W-90 GL4/GL5, 80W-90 GL4/GL5, and Dextron IV. Transmission cases use formed-in-place gaskets made of room temperature vulcanizing silicone or anaerobic sealants. The document also lists common transmission problems and testing procedures
Effortless Driving Experience Premier Mercedes Sprinter Suspension Service
01 Manual Transmissions and Transaxles
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24. Counter shaft gears rotate in lubricant
• Carries lubricant to output shaft gears and troughs
Troughs or oiling funnels direct oil to
shaft bearings and bushings
Some transmissions have Pumps
which pump fluid down shafts
• Speed gears and shafts have drilled oil passages
• Distributes lubricant to gear bearings
Transmission vent
• Relieve internal pressure (heat)
• If plugged, venting occurs past seal, resulting in leaks
25. GL-1
• Straight mineral oil/ Use additives
• Used in non-synchromesh transmissions
• Not suitable for modern transmissions
GL-2
• A designation for worm gear drives
• Used in mostly industrial applications
GL-3
• Contains mild EP additives
• Used in MTs with spiral bevel final drives
GL-4
• Used in MTs with hypoid final drives; contains half additives found in
GL-5
GL-5
• Contains enough EP additive to lubricate hypoid gears in drive axles
26. Newer Manual transmissions use
following gear lubrication types:
• 75W-90 GL4/GL5
• 80W-90 GL4/GL5
• Dextron IV
• Consult vehicle repair manual for
specific lubrication information or
shift quality will decrease!
27. Transmission Cases Use Formed-In-Place
Gaskets (FIPG):
• Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV)
Made from silicone
Sets to rubber-like material fast when
exposed to air
• Anaerobic sealants
Similar in function to RTV
Used to seal gaskets or to form gaskets
Cures in absence of air
56. Oil leakage
Hard to shift
Will not shift
Locked in gear
Jumps out of gear
Gear clash/grinding during shift
Noisy in neutral
Noisy in one gear
Noisy in all gears
Gear roll over noise
57. Disengage clutch by depressing clutch
pedal
Shift transmission/transaxle into gear &
shift to neutral
Shift back to originally selected gear
Note amount of effort required
Repeat check on all remaining gears
Note any shift requiring increased effort
58. To perform:
• Set parking brake & start engine
• Idle engine in neutral
• Note unusual noises
Disengage clutch & shift into first gear; note:
• Amount of effort required to complete shift & compare
to engine-off test
• Unusual noises
Release parking brake
• Engage clutch to move vehicle slightly
• Check for unusual noises or movement
Repeat process for each gear position
59. Warm up transmission before road test
Check transmission oil level
With vehicle stationary in neutral, and engine
idling:
• Disengage clutch
• Engage clutch & listen for noise
Repeat steps above & wait three seconds
• Shift into reverse, first gear, & back to reverse
• Wait twenty seconds & repeat
• Note differences in noise, shifting ability, pedal
movement, and position of clutch engagement
60. Shift into reverse, release pedal, & back up,
increasing engine speed to 2,500 rpm
• Note any noises
Drive vehicle on road:
• Start in first gear, accelerate, & upshift at
4,000 rpm through all gears – note shift
quality & noises (Observe speed limits & safety)
• Decelerate using engine braking – downshift
in each gear & note noises
• On highway, drive in fourth gear at 60 mph, accelerate
& shift into fifth gear – note any problems
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assembly!
Check for free rotation many times through build
and after pressing on gears/bearings!
Snap rings and Snap ring grooves
• Check for wear
• Snap rings have a round and flat side
Flat side goes with thrust
Gear Teeth
• Check for chips and wear
• Chips in non contact area can be ground down
• Always replace gears in sets or noise will occur
68. Synchronizer rings
• Replace all of them
• Check contact area and lap if
needed
Check sleeves and speed
gears
• If dog teeth are worn replace
Main and counter shaft
bearings
• Replace at time of overhaul
0” axial play on roller ball
bearings
Preload tapered roller bearings
Check bearing retainers for wear
69. Final drive bearings
• Replace and set preload
Usually done with shims
• Check spider and side gears for excess back-lash
• Check pinion pin for play
Check for free rotation
Bench shift several times