Removing
Disconnect the wire from the negative battery terminal.
Remove the air filter.
Disconnect the flexible speedometer drive shaft from the gearbox.
Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch release lever.
Loosen the bolts securing the clutch cable bracket to the gearbox.
Loosen the jumper screw «mass» to the gearbox.
Remove the coolant hose bracket.
Remove the crankcase ventilation hose bracket.
Remove the wire bundle holder.
Disconnect the reversing light switch connector.
Remove the body ground switch.
On vehicles with engine models «IN» unscrew the top two, and on vehicles with engine models «E» four upper bolts securing the clutch housing assembly with the gearbox to the engine.
Remove the front wheels by placing the car on stands.
Drain the gearbox oil.
Remove the bottom and side shields of the power unit.
Remove the anti-roll bar front suspension.
Disconnect the ball joints of the front suspension arms from the steering knuckles and move down the suspension arms.
Warning. When disconnecting the ball joints of the front suspension arms, take care not to damage the protective covers of the joints.
Remove the tips of the internal hinges of the front wheel drive shafts from the semi-axial gears of the gearbox by pulling the hubs towards you.
Warning. When disengaging the wheel drive from the side gear, do not tilt the drive pivot to the maximum angle.
Tie the front wheel drive shafts to the vehicle body.
Raise the engine slightly using a lifting device by slinging the engine on the left eye.
Working from below the vehicle, remove the powertrain mount cross member.
Disconnect the gearshift linkage from the gearbox.
Disconnect the gear selection linkage from the gearbox.
Remove the starter by disconnecting the electrical wires from it.
Remove the clutch housing cover.
Lower the engine slightly so that it leans towards the gearbox.
Install a special stand with a jack under the gearbox.
Remove the powertrain front suspension bracket.
Loosen the lower crankcase-to-engine block bolts and slide the transmission/clutch housing assembly away from the engine to disengage the transmission shaft and clutch disc.
Remove the gearbox.
Installation
Install the gearbox in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
- before installing the gearbox, apply a thin layer of molybdenum disulfide grease to the splines of the input shaft;
- replace with new snap rings on the inner hinges of the front wheel drive shafts; at the same time, direct the antennae of the retaining ring upwards;
- when connecting the wheel drive shafts to the side gears, apply force to the wheel hub, being careful not to damage the differential box seals. After installing the drive, carefully pull it towards you to make sure that the shaft is securely held by the retaining ring;
- pour oil into the gearbox through the socket of the driven gear shaft of the speedometer drive;
- after installing the gearbox, check its operation while driving and make sure there are no oil leaks.