Manual Shifting Problems
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Manual Shifting Problems
I have a 1994 Ford Ranger XLT (6 cyl., 4.0 L; 4x4). Recently, the shifting of the gears has become very difficult. From nuetral to 1st is the most difficult. I checked the transmission fluid. When I removed the fill plug from the side of the transmission, red transmission fluid flowed out(I thought red fluid was only used for automatic transmissions and gear oil for manual transmissions?). At any rate, the fluid is full. Is the problem part of the clutch assembly? Is there a test for this?
Thanks,
Rob G
Thanks,
Rob G
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It sort of sounds like the pilot bearing is going bad. When driving and shifting from 1-2, 2-3, etc, can you match the engine speed to the tranny input shaft speed and make shifting easier? If so, this is a strong hint that the pilot bushing is failing. When idling in gear with the clutch pressed in and not moving, if there are screechy sounds comming from the clutch area accompanied by "grabbing" and the vehicle trying to move, then this is another hint that the pilot bushing is failing. They don't get better, they only get worse. Let us know what you find.
Last edited by CowboyBilly9Mile; Nov 11, 2004 at 03:44 AM.
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Nope. The pilot bearing is in the end of the crankshaft and the throwout bearing slides on the nose of the tranny. The pilot bearing supports the input shaft on the tranny while the throwout bearing presses against the clutch pressure plate via the slave cylinder.
Last edited by CowboyBilly9Mile; Nov 12, 2004 at 01:35 AM.
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