Gearbox noise - in neutral
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Noise / vibrations › Gearbox noise - in neutral
GEARBOX NOISE - IN NEUTRAL
With the vehicle stationary, the gearbox in neutral and the engine running, there is a high frequency, low intensity noise coming from the area of the gearbox.
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Visually inspect whether the problem is accompanied by an oil leak from the gearbox/differential. Press the clutch pedal and check whether the noise increases. Check the gearbox/differential oil level Op. 0010T41 MANUAL GEARBOX OIL CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY | Move on to Step 1 | Oil leak detected from the gearbox | Proceed as instructed in the | |
| The noise disappears or decreases considerably with the clutch pedal pressed: the noise comes from inside the gearbox | Proceed as instructed in the | |||
| Oil level too low. | Restore the correct level Op. 0010T41 MANUAL GEARBOX OIL CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY and carry out a road test. If the fault persists, move on to Step 1 | |||
| 1 | SPLINED HUB CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check for excess grease on the clutch plate hub bushes and the gearbox main shaft | Move on to Step 2 | Gearbox main shaft hub faulty | Replace the gearbox main shaft Op. 2110B MANUAL GEARBOX WITH DIFFERENTIAL GEARS AND SYNCHRONISERS | |
| Clutch plate hub bushes faulty. | Restore the correct lubrication for the bushes. If necessary, replace the clutch plate | |||
| 2 | CLUTCH PLATE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check: - Clutch plate wear; - Fouling (oil or grease) of the clutch plate; - That there is no distortion of the clutch plate; - That there is no damage to the pressure plate diaphragm spring. | End of diagnosis | Clutch plate or pressure plate faulty | Replace the clutch plate | |
| Presence of oil or grease. | Also replace the gearbox input oil seal | |||
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