Title: Inspect the shift lever, cover, rails, forks, levers, bushings, sleeves, detents, interlocks, springs, and lock bolts and safety wires.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology III (20107-III) > Section: Drive Train: Servicing the Transmission

Inspection should include

- test-driving the vehicle to assess operation
- visually inspecting all components for fit and installation
- making adjustments and replacements, as needed
- determining the additional needed action.

ASE 1: II. Drive Train: C. Transmission (P-1)

Process/Skill Questions:

- How would a shifter missing a detent ball or spring operate?
- What problems will an air leak cause?
- How would a loose top cover on a manual transmission cause difficulty in shifting gears?