Manual Transmission & Clutch (AJ16)
'ossible Cause
:Iutch Fault
'rimary pinion bear-
ng
ncorrect fitting nethod
Clutch Fault Diagnosis
Check
Check for worn clutch driven plate
hub splines
Check for wear in bearing
Damage may be caused by
acci- dental loading during fitting
Symptom
:I utch knocks
herloading vehicle
hiving with
left foot
,esting on clutch )edal
:ractured clutch )late
Check mating components for
damage
Refer to owners handbook for per
-
missible load details
Check as described under 'slipping
clutch'
Excessive
lining wear
lperating mechan-
sm faulty
:Iutch unit faults
3rabbing clutch
harsh engagement
'rom standing start,
Iften followed by clutch
udder) Check
operating mechanism for
wear and binding which usually
indicates
a binding withdrawal
race thrust bearing
Check pedal for sticking parts in
-
cluding return spring
Check for oil on friction driven
plate
Checkclutch plate and flywheel for
wear. Check flywheel
runout. Check also for glazing on driven
plate linings
Check for driven plate hub splines
sticking on pinion shaft.
Check pinion shaft for wear.
Check for broken or weak pressure
springs.
Check torque damper springs in
clutch driven
plate
hgine mounting Check
for damaged or deteriorated
engine mountings.
Check fixings for tightness
Remedy
Renew driven plate
Renew as necessary
Always support trans
- mission weight during fitting
Renew driven plate
Fit replacement clutch as-
sembly
Fit replacement clutch as- sembly
Free
off bearing. Renew as
necessary
Free
off pedal and check for
damaged and distorted
parts.
Renew
if necessary
Clean
off cover.
Renew faces.
Rectify oil
leak
Reclaim or renew as appli-
cable
Free driven plate, and check
for wear and distortion
Renew
if necessary
Renew
if necessary
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Clutch Fault Diagnosis
Symptom
Slipping clutch
[indicated by vehicle
speed not responding to
engine speed increase)
]ragging or spinning :lutch
Manual Transmission & Clutch (AJ16)
Possible Cause
Poor driving tech- nique
Operating mechan
-
ism faulty
Clutch unit faults
Operating mechan
-
ism faulty
Zlutch unit faults
2lutch unit faults
Check
Ensure that none of the remedy
conditions prevail
Checkfor binding withdrawal lever
Check for binding of clutch pedal
movement components
Check for oil on friction faces
Check for binding withdrawal lever
Check for binding of clutch pedal
movement components
Check for oil on friction faces
Check for broken or weak pressure
springs
.-
Check clutch plates and flywheel
for wear and distortion
Check clutch driven plate for frac
- tures and distortion.
Damage may be caused by acci
-
dental loading during assembly of
transmission to engine.
Always support transmission
weight during refitting
Check for primary pinion bearing
seized
Check clutch driven hub for bind
- ing on primary pinion splines.
Check for too thick friction linings.
Ensure linings
are good
Check for foreign matter in clutch
unit
Remedv
Do not increase engine speed
with clutch paGially' en-
gaged. Do not drive with left foot
resting on clutch pedal.
Free lever and check for wear
and distortion
Free
off seized or binding
components
Clean
off metal faces.
Renew driven plate.
Rectify oil leak.
Free lever and check for wear
and distortion
Free
off seized or binding
components
Clean
off metal faces.
Renew driven plate.
Rectify oil leaks.
Renew cover as necessary
Reclaim or renewclutch
plate
as applicable
Renew driven plate and
check mating components
for damage
Rectify or renew as necess
-
ary
Renew as necessary
Clean and renew compo
-
nents as necessary
X300 VSM 13 Issue 1 August 1994
Automatic Transmission (AJ16)
Both types of automatic transmission comprise a hydrodynamic torque converter driving an epicyclic gear train which
provides four forward ratios and reverse. Gearshift selection is made by a hydraulic (or electronichydraulic) trans- mission control unit. Six gearshift positions are provided:
Position
'P' (Park) -the driven wheels are mechanically locked at the transmission.
Position
'R' (Reverse) - reverse gear selected.
Position
'N' (Neutral) - engine disconnected from drive-line and wheels.
Position 'D' (Drive)
- all four speed ranges are selected automatically with lock-up available in top gear only.
Position
'3' - automatic selection of the lowest three speed ranges only.
Position '2'
- automatic selection of the lowest two speed ranges only; the transmission is prevented from shift- ing up to the third and top speed ranges.
Immediate selection of a lower ratio is also available, within mapped limits, by 'kick
-down' (pressing the accelerator
pedal down beyond the normal full throttle position) for example when overtaking.
A brake pedal/gearshift interlock is incorporated in the shift lever mechanism. Theshift lever may only be movedfrom
the 'P' (Park) position if the ignition key switch is in position 'll', and the foot brake is applied. The ignition key cannot
be removed from the ignition switch unless the shift lever is in the 'P' (Park) position. Once the ignition key has been
removed, the shift lever is locked in the Park position. The gearshift interlock may be over-ridden manually in the event
of an electrical failure or when it is required to move the vehicle manually for access, ie for removal of the propeller
shaft.
8.1.1.1
Gearshift selection causes the appropriate gear to be selected through a cable operated shift lever on the side of the
Gear Selection (ZF 4HP 22)
transmission unit. When a gea; is selected, the shift points are determined by accelerator pedal position through a
throttle cable connection and by pressures equivalent to road speed derived from a centrifugal governor on the output
shaft.
Gearshift speed and quality are controlled by the hydraulic control unit located in the lower part of the transmission
housing. The control unit contains selector valve, control pistons and pressure valves.
The hydraulic control unit can be overridden by 'kickdown'. This is actuated by the final travel of the accelerator pedal
and causes the next lower gear to be selected.
8.1.1.2
Gearshift selection causes the appropriate gear to be selected through a cable operated shift lever on the side of the
transmission unit; the shift lever also operates a rotary switch attached to the side of the transmission unit. When a
gear is selected, the rotary switch provides an output or combination of outputs to the TCM, which continuously moni
- tors the gear selected in addition to output shaft speed and transmission oil temperature. Information from the Engine
Control Module (ECM) representing engine speed, load and throttle position is also fed to the TCM to enable the most
suitable gear to be selected.
Gear selection and gearshift speeds are controlled by the manually operated selector valve, a solenoid operated pres
- sure regulator and three solenoid valves. On receipt of signalsfrom the TCM, the three solenoid valves MVI, MV2 and
MV3, in various combinations with the safety valve, determine the appropriate gear range. The TCM, on receipt of
information of engine state and road speed, determines the shift speed.
The Performance Mode switch, located on the shift lever surround, provides two alternative shift speed patterns:
1. 'Normal (Economy) Mode' - designed for everyday use.
2. 'Sport Mode'
- gear shift takes place at higher road speeds to enhance performance.
The 'kick
-down' switch, located beneath the accelerator pedal, is actuated by the final travel of the pedal and signals
to the TCM that the next lower gear is to be selected.
Gear Selection (ZF 4 HP 24 E)
X300 VSM 3 Issue 1 August 1994
Driveshafts & Final Drive
9.6 OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING, RENEW
@ SRO 51.10.22
9.7
SRO 51.20.04
. Disconnect vehicle battery ground lead.
. Support the vehicle at the rear and remove the rear road wheel (or wheels).
9 'Match mark' the axle shaft flange to the output shaft flange and remove fixings, note camber shim.
. Thoroughly clean the area around the output shaft housing and differential case.
. Release fixings and remove output shaft assembly, discard '0' ring.
. Mark bearing retaining collar axially and drill 3 off holes 4,O mm diameter equally spaced, to a MAXIMUM depth of
. With a suitable chisel (2 Fig. 1) strike the collar across the three drilled holes to relieve tension within the steel.
CAUTION: Do not drill into the output shaft, it is not necessary to break the inside diameter of the collar. There is
no need to to split the collar when chiselling.
Using a suitable press, remove bearing and collar, remove the oil seal and discard it along with bearing.
CAUTION: The original bearing must NOT be cleaned and reused; always renew it.
Inspect the output shaft oil seal surface for damage corrosion or grooving and replace as necessary.
W:
OUTPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL, RENEW
5,O mm (1 Fig. 1).
Do not use abrasive cloth or paper to remove imperfections from the seal surface
. Using special tools JD 550-1 and 18G 134, assemble new oil seal to housing, ensuring that the seal top face is 1,8 mm below the housing top face and NOT down on the counterbore face.
Lubricate the output shaft seal diameter and oil seal lip and position the housing assembly to the shaft.
Using special tool SL 7 and a suitable press, assemble bearing to output shaft.
. Using special tool SL 7 and a suitable press, assemble retaining collar to output shaft.
= Fit the original shims and using hand pressure only to seat the assembly, check that theclearance between the output
. Using a new '0' ring and sealant on the mating faces, assemble the output shaft assembly to the differential case.
. Fitting and reassembly is the reversal of this procedure ensuring that all fixings are tightened to specification and
shaft
housing and differential case is in the range
0,05 to 0,13 mm. Shim to suit if not in this range.
See Sub
-Section 9.3 Output Shaft End Float Check.
new locking nuts are used.
Correct the final drive oil level
if required.
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@ Steering
10.1.3 Steering Hydraulic System Major Components
Engine driven rotary vane pump (belt driven 12 cylinder; direct drive from timing gear 6 cylinder) with falling
flow characteristic (as
pump speed increases fluid flow decreases) and integral pressure relief valve.
Remote fluid reservoir with integral 'return' side filter.
Steering rack (incorporating speed sensitive transducer).
Steering control module
(SCM).
Fluid cooler integral with engine coolant radiator and associated pipe-work.
10.1.4 Hydraulic System Features
The 'Servotronic' system reduces steering input loads during parking and low speed manoeuvres and progressively
increases input loads as vehicle speed rises. This feature enhances steering feel.
10.1.5
Rotary motion of the steering wheel is converted, via the steering gear pinion to lateral motion of the rack. Hydraulic
assistance is provided by pressurized fluid being directed against the rack bar piston in the rack cylinder. The pressure
applied to each side of the rack piston is controlled by the pinion valve which varies the restriction through which the
flow for each side of the rack piston must pass.
Hydraulic System Operating Principle (see illustrations on next three pages)
Section on X X
J57-277
A. Steering rack F. Torsion bar 0 Radial groove B. Driving pinion G. Oil pump 1 Speedometer
C. Power cylinder H Pressure & flow 2 SCM D. Rotary disc valve limiting valve 3 Transducer
E. Control sleeve N Radial groove
Fig.
1 Major components & hydraulic flow - Neutral position ~
Issue 1 August 1994 X300 VSM 2
10.4.3 Diagnostic chart 2
0 Trouble
'lay at steering wheel
ieavy when stationary
Excessively heavy when
hiving, stationary effort
3K
Too easy when driving,
itationary effort OK
fffort not equal side to
;ide from center
dariation from heavy to
?asy when driving
:yclic load variation at steering wheel - 2 per
.evolution
:losely spaced cyclic
oad variation at steering
Nheel
Cause
Rack damper loose
Pinion bearing loose
Worn intermediate shaft joint
Worn suspension joint
Loose lower column 'pinch' bolt
Transducer not closed
Transducer not closed
- ground short
Transducer not closed
- no feed voltage
Transducer not closed
- defective cable
SCM defective
Delivery pressure or flow too low
Internal rack leakage
tire pressures low
Transducer open too early
Transducer open too early, incorrect SCM
h/Pe
Transducer open too early, incorrect
speedometer signal
Rack 'reaction limitation valve' CLOSED
or setting incorrect
Transducer not open (no oil flow)
Transducer not open, SCM faulty
Transducer not open, incorrect speedom
-
eter signal
Rack 'reaction limiting valve' OPEN or
setting incorrect
Low pressure pipe 'flattened' or re
-
stricted
Blocked reservoir filter
tire pressure high
Rack check valve leak
Rotary valve blockage Incorrect lower column assembly, see
'Cyclic load variations'
Incorrect speedometer signal
Transducer cable
/ connection faulty or
grounded
Lower column universal joint fitting error
Rack damper too tight
Remedy
Renew rack
Renew rack
Renew joint
Renew joint
Tighten to specification
Inspect and check for debris
Renew transducer*
Investigate and repair
Renew cable
Renew module*
Renew pump
Renew rack
Set to specification
Renew transducer*
Renew
SCM*
Renew speedometer transmitter*
Renew rack
Inspect and check for debris
Renew
SCM*
Renew speedometer transmitter*
Renew rack
Renew pipe
Renew filter
Set to specification
Renew rack
Renew rack
Rectify as required
Renew speedometer transmitter*
Investigate and repair
Verify that the lower column assembly is
correct for that drive.
RH and LH assem- blies MUST NOT be interchanged due to
joint phase differences
Renew rack
W: Items marked * should be validated using EDM test procedures.
X300 VSM 7 Issue 1 August 1994
Suspension Systems
11.4.3 Front End Inspection
Do not check and adjust front wheel alignment without carrying out the following inspection for front end damage and
wear:
. Check for specified air pressure in all four tires.
Raise front of vehicle off the floor; grasping upper and lower surface of the tire, shake each front wheel to check for
. Check front suspension lower arm ball joint and mounts for looseness, wear and damage.
Check steering gear mountings and all steering linkages for looseness.
. Renew parts if necessary.
. Grasp upper and lower surface of tire and shake each wheel to check wheel bearing end play.
. Check the action of the front dampers and the condition of their attachments, as sticking or binding front dampers
worn
bearings.
Check brake caliper mountings.
may not allow the vehicle to settle in to a normal level position, possibly affecting the front-wheel alignment.
m: Front wheel bearings are adjustable (0.001 to 0.003 in. endfloat).
11.4.4
. Check the wheel bearings.
. Inspect the front suspension upper joint and renew front suspension lower wishbone if needed.
Raise vehicle and position floor jacks beneath the front suspension lower wishbone.
Grasp the lower edge of the tire and move the wheel in and out.
While moving the wheel, observe the upper and lower wishbone.
. Movement between the vertical links and the wishbones indicates abnormal ball joint wear.
. Renew ball joints.
. Check the front wheel bearings.
. Check for excessive play and wear.
Upper / Lower Ball Joint Inspection
11.4.5 Damper Inspection
m: The gas-pressurized hydraulic front dampers are not serviceable, adjustable or refillable.
Verify that all attachments of the suspension components and the front dampers are tight. Renew any front damper
. Check front dampers for external damage.
. Check for oil leakage and vehicle sag.
that
has a damaged integral lower mounting bushing.
0 Oil Leak
Leakage is the condition in which the entire damper body is covered with oil and from where
it will drip on to
the pavement. Due to correct damper lubrication a light film of oil (weepage) can usually be seen on the upper
portion of the damper.
Should there be any leakage, ensure that the fluid does not originate from sources other than the front damper.
Renew worn or damaged dampers.
0 Vehicle Sag
Renewing front dampers will not correct the problem of vehicle sag, as basically this is controlled by the spring
units.
issue 1 August 1994 4 X300 VSM
Body Components & Trim
la 'Fi brefresh'
Ib '1001 Foam Shampoo'
Ic 'Novatreat'
13.7.5 Carpet Cleaning and Stain Removal Materials
The carpet cleaning and stain removal materials listed in the table below must be used according to manufacturer's
instructions.
Servicemaster
308
Melton Road, Leicester LE4 7SL
(Tel. 0533 6107610)
P C Products
Swinton, Manchester
(Tel. 061 792 61
11)
British Nova Works
57
/ 61 Lea Road, Southall, Middx
(Tel. 081 574 6531)
Trichloroethane - 'Genklene'
'Spot Remover' ~
ICI
R.P.M. Marketing
(Sussex)
11 Chaucer Industrial Estate
Dittons Road, Polegate, East Sussex BN26 6JF
(Tel. 0424 21 1427)
13.7.6 Repair of Damaged Carpet
The most common cause of accidental damage to carpets is cigarette burns (especially to polypropylene carpet).
These can be repaired easily on new carpets by cutting out the face material in the affected area and replacing with new face material with a latex locking coat of approximately 100g/m2 dry then incorporating a P.S.A.B. (pressure sensi- tive adhesive backing) which would be applied to roll carpet in the form of a laminate film at Firth Furnishings subsidi- ary Textile Bonding, Higham Ferrers, Northampton, UK.
The
film has a peelable release paper, which means that the new material would simply be cut to size, the release paper
removed and then the new carpet pressed into position.
The problem
in replacing areas in old or soiled carpets is that the replacement of damaged areas with new carpet would
create a visual difference, ie un-worn pile, clean appearance, which would then cause the repaired area to stand out
from the rest of the carpet. The only answer would be to abrade the rest of the new carpet to the same degree as the
old carpet.
3a
UK
3b Continental Europe
3c UK
3d Continental Europe
X300 VSM 47 Issue 1 August 1994
SEBO (UK) Ltd.
Baker Street, High Wycombe,
HPll 2RX
(Tel. 0494 534801)
Stain
& Co. GmbH
Wulfrather Strasse 49 - 49,
D
-5620 Velbert
Germany
HOST
(UK)
Unit 1, Ranch House,
Normanton Lane, Bottesford, Nottingham NG 13
OEL (Tel. 0949 43372)
Mr Alex de Roeper
Sanfresh BV
Dotterbloemstraat 1,
3053 JV Rotterdam, Holland
(Tel. 31
10 422 5455)