GENERAL INFORMATION
Specifications
CAUTION
Individual specifications are also given in the text of the chapter, and where their observance is mandatory they are printed in boldDesign: 5-speed, all forward gears synchronized. The final drive is located in the transmission housing. Type 02A or 020. Transmission oil. Type: synthetic G052 SAE 75W90, specification “G 50”. Capacity: 020 (engines 1.6 L) 1.9 L; 02A (engines 1.8 L) 2 L. Threaded connection tightening torques: tightening torques for fasteners are given in the text of the chapter and in some illustrations*.
*Torques printed in bold N·m must be strictly observed; torques not printed in bold are approximate. Manual transmission mounting bolts. Engine to bracket: 60 N·m + 90°. Manual transmission to bracket: engines 1.6 L 60 N·m + 90°; engines 1.8 L 50 N·m + 90°. Bracket to body: 60 N·m + 90°. Mount to manual transmission: 50 N·m + 90°. Mount to body: 20 N·m + 90°. Plugs. Manual transmission plugs: 25 N·m. Drain plug, transmission oil, Haldex clutch, all-wheel drive models: 15 N·m. Filler plug, Haldex clutch, all-wheel drive models: 30 N·m. Drive shaft flange to manual transmission: M8 40 N·m; M10 80 N·m
Manual transmission design 1 – clutch cover; 2 – differential assembly; 3 – output shaft; 4 – input shaft; 5 – 1st gear; 6 – reverse gear; 7 – 2nd gear; 8 – transmission case cover; 9 – 5th gear; 10 – 4th gear; 11 – 3rd gear; 12 – transmission case
Gearbox
The manual transmission (MT) or automatic transmission (AT) can be removed without removing the engine. The gearbox is removed if the clutch must be removed, or if the gearbox must be replaced or repaired. However, repairing the gearbox at home is not recommended under any circumstances. Therefore, only the removal procedure of the unit is described here.
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