General Information - Prizm Manual Transaxle

Bad bearings generally produce a rough "growl" or "grating" sound, rather than the "whine" which is typical of gear noise. Before diagnosing a bearing solvent and allow it to dry completely. Whenever a bearing is removed, a careful inspection must be made to determine that cause of the problem and whether any related parts have been damaged. If a bearing has become magnetized, removal of metal particles from the inside cage cannot be accomplished unless bearing is demagnetized.