Manual transmission — inspection (Opel Omega A)

1. Clean all components, but be careful not to lose the locking pins in the rear support housing.

2. Check the condition of each component.

3. Inspect the gears for excessive wear and chipped teeth. Replace as necessary.

4. Check the condition of the bearings and bushings, replace as necessary.

5. Replace all seals and six synchronizer rings.

6. Check the synchronizers and shift forks for excessive wear. In particular, check the ends of the forks where they rub in the grooves of the synchronizer bushings and, if possible, compare them with new forks to determine wear.

7. The total cost of parts required to repair a gearbox can be comparable to the price of a finished gearbox.