Manual Transmission: Installation
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- Check that dowel sleeves are correctly seated. See Fig 1. Replace damaged dowel sleeves. Ensure correct position of cover plate.
- Check lubrication of transmission input shaft for sticky consistency. See Fig 2. If grease is sticky, clean input shaft and replace clutch plate. Check clutch plate for friction rust in splines and replace if necessary. Mechanically remove existing grease and lining abrasion from splines of clutch plate (with a cloth).
- Remove and clean release bearing and release lever. Push on grease Scraper Ring (21 2 221) as far as it will go. See Fig 3. Grease splines (1) of input shaft with a brush. Detach grease scraper ring.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Grease shift rod. Make sure shims (3) are in correct position. See Figure. Grease bearing pins (1). See Figure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Before installing transmission cross-member, turn Special Tool (11 0 250) back with adjusting screw (1) to measurement "A" (installation position). See Figure. Installation position, measurement "A" = 36 cm.