drop the transmission pan and change the fluid and trans filter
have someone change gears, while not running, and make sure the linkage from the gear lever, whether automatic or not, is moving the linkage for the transmission itself. if the linkage is moving on the trasmission, then its probably in the tranny. also make sure the drive shaft is working (runs from the transmission to the rear differential).
It needs a transmission oil and filter change or a transmission additive to make the gears not stick so it shifts easier. Or could need both if its an older transmission. You can buy the additive at Walmart or any auto parts store.
The gearbox/transmission doesn't know that you've hooked ona trailer - so, no. But towing the trailer will make the engine work harder, so you'll probably be using lower gears more.
You might start to notice the transmission going bad when it DOESN'T CHANGE GEARS!!!! That's usually a good sign. Or it may make a GRINDING sound.
your syncronizers in the transmission are worn out in 5th gear. there what make the gears line up in speed so you can change them smoothly
A "speed" sensor can affect the shifting of the trans.A "speed" sensor can affect the shifting of the trans.
You need to use the clutch and the shifter smoothly together!
The most common reason for an automobile transmission to shift hard is low transmission fluid. Make sure the transmission fluid is at the appropriate level.
A new valve body it's probably the easiest. If you do that you can have quicker, harder shifts and control when they happen. You can get more in depth then that and change clutches, gears and almost anything really.
Sliding Gears in a transmission are straight-tooth spur gears with a taper (also known as a lead) to make engaging easier. Helical gears are mostly used in a transmission because spur gears produce gear noise and have a great strain on the teeth of the gear since only one tooth can be in contact at any given time. But because helical gears cannot be taken out of mesh, spur gears are used for the reverse gear because reverse spins the opposite way and cannot be in constant mesh.
If you have a pickup that has a soft clutch and its harder to shift gears you probably have a problem with your transmission. You should check your transmission fluid, make sure its full, and if that doesn't help you will have to take it to a mechanic.