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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Gearbox noise - in a specific gear

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Noise / vibrations › Gearbox noise - in a specific gear
Fault diagnosisGearbox noise - in a specific gear

GEARBOX NOISE - IN A SPECIFIC GEAR

With the engine running, there is a noise (whistling inside the gearbox) when a specific gear is engaged. This noise decreases or disappears on changing gear

Test results
1SYNCHRONIZER RING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Overhaul the gearbox

Op. 2110B34 MANUAL GEARBOX (6 SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH, CHECK COMPONENTS, REPLACE SYNCHRONIZERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

In particular, check the synchronizer rings of the gear engaged: there should be no wear on the inner surfaces.

Move on to Step 2Seals worn

Replace the synchronizers

Op. 2110B34 MANUAL GEARBOX (6 SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH, CHECK COMPONENTS, REPLACE SYNCHRONIZERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

2GEAR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Overhaul the gearbox

Op. 2110B34 MANUAL GEARBOX (6 SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH, CHECK COMPONENTS, REPLACE SYNCHRONIZERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

In particular, check the teeth of the gear engaged: there should be no signs of wear or seizing

Move on to Step 3Gears worn

Replace the gears involved

Op. 2110B34 MANUAL GEARBOX (6 SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY - WASH, CHECK COMPONENTS, REPLACE SYNCHRONIZERS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

3REDUCTION GEAR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the reduction gear

More specifically:

- it should not be worn or damaged;

- there should not be excessive clearance

End of diagnosisReduction gear damagedRestore the clearance or, if necessary, replace the reduction gear

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