A 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 through the drive shafts to the front wheels. All gears, including reverse, are synchronized. Unlike the conventional floating reverse idler arrangement, the reverse gears and idler gear are in constant mesh.
Shifting is done by a floor-mounted lever operated by a single rod and a linkage attached to the shift linkage that protrudes from the rear of the gearbox.
Before repairing the gearbox, calculate the necessary costs. It is often more cost effective to replace a box than to fit new parts into an old one. Repair of the differential is not covered as it requires special equipment not normally available to a home mechanic.
The gearbox and main gear share the same lubrication. Transmission "filled for life", and an oil change is not specified.
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