The five-speed manual transmission is bolted to the rear of the engine. The front-wheel drive configuration sends power to the differential unit located on the front of the transmission, via drive shafts to the front wheels. All gears, including reverse, are synchronized. Unlike the conventional floating reverse idler gear arrangement, the reverse gears and idler gear are in constant mesh.
Gear shifting is accomplished by a floor-mounted lever that operates a single rod and linkage attached to a shift rod that projects from the rear of the transmission.
Before repairing a transmission, calculate the costs involved. It is often more cost-effective to replace the transmission than to install new parts in the old one. Repairing a differential is not covered because it requires specialized equipment that is not usually available to the home mechanic.
The gearbox and final drive share a common lubrication system. The transmission is "filled for life" and oil changes are not specified.
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