Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual K14C-6M/T Model · Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Hard shifting

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Condition Possible Cause Action
Hard shifting
Insufficient lubricant
Add manual transaxle oil. icon 
Improper clutch pedal free travel
Replace clutch operating cylinder or master cylinder
• Clutch operating cylinder: icon 
•Clutch master cylinder: icon 
Distorted or broken clutch disc
Replace clutch disc. icon 
Damaged clutch pressure plate
Replace clutch cover. icon 
Worn synchronizer ring
Replace synchronizer ring.
•Input shaft: icon 
•Countershaft: icon 
Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve and gear
Replace synchronizer sleeve and gear.
•Input shaft: icon 
•Countershaft: icon 
Worn select lever bushing
Replace select lever bushing. icon 
Distorted shift shaft
Replace shift shaft. icon 
Broken gear shift / select control cables
Replace gear shift and select cable. icon