If you do a lot of miles in your car, sooner or later you are going to have to give your gearbox some love and attention. The gearbox on your car is used frequently whenever you drive. The gearbox will often suffer most wear and tear if you often drive in cities and towns rather than on a highway due to the number of gear changes which you make as you adjust your speed. Below is a guide which will help you to understand what is involved in gearbox repairs and rebuilds.
Taking your car to the repair shop
The first step will be to take your car to the repair shop. If you have noticed any signs that your gearbox is failing, such as strange noises, smells or difficulty selecting the right gear, you should not drive your auto to the repair shop. Instead, you should ask the repair shop to send out a tow truck so your vehicle can be transported for repair without having to use the gears. If you continue to drive when your gears are failing, you may completely destroy the gearbox and cause damage to your car.
Understanding the work carried out in the repair shop
When the repair shop has taken custody of your car, it will be placed on a ramp and elevated so that the mechanic can easily access the gearbox. The entire gearbox will be removed and then dismantled into its component parts. The mechanic will carefully clean each part that makes up the gearbox by placing it in a bath of solvents. The solvents will break down any excess grease, grime and debris which has collected on the surface of the parts. When the parts are removed from the bath, they will be washed using warm water.
Next, the mechanic will check each part for signs of damage or wear. Any parts which are worn or damaged will be repaired or replaced. During a typical gearbox rebuild, all of the rubber seals and gaskets will be replaced with new components. Finally, the mechanic will reassemble the gearbox and install it in the vehicle. The vehicle will then be taken for a test drive to ensure that the new gearbox is operating as expected.
If you would like to find out more about how your gearbox works or the benefits of having your gearbox rebuilt, you should get in touch with an auto mechanic today.
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