■Creeping
The engine may run at a higher idle speed and creeping increases: • Immediately after the engine starts.
• When the heating and cooling system is in use.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
■Kickdown
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.
Rectifier Test
Check for continuity in each direction, between the B terminal and P terminals,
and between the E terminal and P terminals of each diode pair. All diodes should
have continuity in only one ...
Transmission Side - Release Bearing Inspection
Check the play of the release bearing by spinning it by hand. If there is
excessive play or noise, replace the release bearing.
NOTE: The release bearing is packed with grease. Do not ...
Manual Transmission
The manual transmission is synchronized in all forward gears for smooth operation.
It has a lockout so you cannot shift directly from fifth to reverse. When shifting
up or down, make sure you pu ...