The gearbox is one of the essential components of the Suzuki Samurai. It is not uncommon for noises to arise over time, which are often linked to bad use of the clutch. But in relation to noise, the nature of the problem may be different. We will see what will be the most frequent noises and how to rectify them .
The box of my Suzuki Samurai purrs
This kind of rolling noise could come from various situations. Most of the time this noise disappears when the clutch is pressed. When the gearbox of the Suzuki Samurai purrs, it is usually a subtle noise , however relatively annoying. In most cases it is a problem of rolling . If you are good at mechanics, there is a technique. you can attempt repairs and try to detect the bearing that has a problem. If not, go to a professional. This noise could worsen over time, and it is necessary to change the entire gearbox.
Suzuki Samurai: Whistling of the gearbox
If your Suzuki Samurai gearbox ever makes a hissing sound, you can expect a relatively lightning-fast failure. It is therefore wiser to deal with it. This type of hissing usually occurs as soon as items begin to collide and spoil. It is not easy to know if work is conceivable or if you will have to replace the complete gearbox. We advise you to go to your mechanic in order to carry out a more specific check.
Suzuki Samurai: The gearbox hangs and makes a cracking noise
If the gearbox hangs up when you try to shift into gear, there is inevitably a problem. Indeed, it is one of the most regular concerns. A gearbox can never have a problem if you are careful, however improper daily use will cause problems very quickly. The problem is probably due to the wrong amount of oil! The technique is simple. If the level is ever low, simply reset the level. If the problem persists, it is because your gearbox is defective. You will most certainly have to replace it.
For automatic gearboxes
Since there is no human interaction, it is rare for the automatic transmission of a Suzuki Samurai to wear out on its own. The reasons turn out to be very easy! The first point to check is the oil level , and maybe grease the mechanism. But we advise you rather to go to a mechanic of the manufacturer, it is safer. Do not hesitate to post a comment to provide more precision to help our future readers.