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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESMANUAL TRANSAXLE SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans
Manual Transaxle Symptom Diagnosis
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Manual Transaxle Symptom Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
| Condition | Possible Cause | Action |
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| Gears slipping out of mesh | Worn shift fork shaft | Replace shift fork shaft: See GEAR SHIFT SHAFT AND FORK COMPONENTS . |
| Worn shift fork or synchronizer sleeve | Replace shift fork or synchronizer sleeve
. Shift fork: See GEAR SHIFT SHAFT AND FORK COMPONENTS . Input shaft: See INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . Countershaft: See COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . |
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| Weak or damaged gear locating springs | Replace gear locating spring: See GEAR SHIFT AND SELECT SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| Worn bearings on input shaft or countershaft | Replace input shaft bearing or countershaft bearing
. Input shaft bearing: See INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . Countershaft bearing: See COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . |
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| Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve and gear | Replace synchronizer sleeve and gear
. Input Shaft: See INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . Countershaft: See COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . |
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| Hard shifting | Inadequate lubricant | Replenish manual transaxle oil: See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE . |
| Improper clutch pedal free travel | Replace clutch operating cylinder or master cylinder Clutch operating cylinder: See CLUTCH OPERATING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . Clutch master cylinder: See CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . |
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| Distorted or broken clutch disc | Replace clutch disc: See CLUTCH COVER AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| Damaged clutch pressure plate | Replace clutch cover: See CLUTCH COVER AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| Worn synchronizer ring | Replace synchronizer ring
. Input Shaft: See INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . Countershaft: See COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . |
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| Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gear | Replace synchronizer sleeve and gear
. Input Shaft: See INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . Countershaft: See COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . |
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| Worn select lever bush | Replace select lever bushing: See GEAR SHIFT AND SELECT SHAFT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS . | |
| Distorted shift shaft | Replace shift shaft: See GEAR SHIFT SHAFT AND FORK COMPONENTS . | |
| Broken gear shift/select control cables | Replace gear shift and select cable: See GEAR SHIFT CONTROL LEVER AND CABLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | |
| Noise | Inadequate or insufficient lubricant | Replenish manual transaxle oil: See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE . |
| Damaged or worn bearing(s) | Replace bearing
. Input Shaft: See INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . Countershaft: See COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . |
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| Damaged or worn gear(s) | Replace gear
. Input Shaft: See INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . Countershaft: See COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . |
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| Damaged or worn synchronizer parts | Replace synchronizer parts
. Input Shaft: See INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . Countershaft: See COUNTERSHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.