Installation elements of the gearbox of the early years of production
1 - stretching; 2 - shift cables; 3 - clutch cable; 4 - clutch slave cylinder; 5 - electrical wire to the reversing lamp; 6 - speedometer cable; 7 - starter; 8 - upper mounting bolt; 9 - gearbox bracket.
The gearbox is removed downward. Therefore, you will need an appropriate jack or 4 stands to lower the gearbox.
Removing
Disconnect the ground wire from the battery.
Disconnect the battery only when the ignition is off.
Drain the gearbox oil.
Remove the battery and battery holder.
Raise the vehicle.
Remove the bottom pallet of an impellent compartment.
Press the steering rod joints and axle joints to the steering knuckles.
Remove the drive shafts from the gearbox.
Secure the removed drive shafts to the body with ropes, as far as possible from the gearbox housing.
Loosen the starter mounting bolts and remove it.
Disconnect the speedometer cable.
Disconnect the wire to the reversing lamp.
Disconnect the shift rods.
Remove the clutch slave cylinder.
Remove the clutch basket cover.
Remove the mounting bolts from the bottom of the gearbox.
Support the gearbox with a jack. Move the gearbox away from the engine to the right and lower it to the ground.
Installation
Check clutch and clutch release bearing.
Clean the input shaft splines and lubricate them.
Insert the gearbox into the engine compartment in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: If the input shaft of the gearbox does not fit into the clutch block, turn the crankshaft a little at the pulley center bolt, but in no case push the gearbox in by force, otherwise the clutch disc and basket will be damaged.
Align the gearbox. The guide pins must fit into the holes in the clutch housing.
Insert all mounting bolts and tighten evenly to secure gearbox to engine. The tightening torque depends on the outside diameter of the bolt.
Fasten the clutch basket cover with a force of 10 Nm.
Install drive shafts.
Install the tie rod joints and axle joints.
Install the lower engine tray.
Lower the car.
Next, reinstall the starter, fasten the speedometer cable, connect the wire to the reversing lamp, attach the gearshift rods and install the clutch slave cylinder.
Install the battery.
Pour oil into the gearbox.
Connect the ground wire to the battery.
Check the operation of the gear lever, instruments and gauges.
Check wheel alignment.