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Gearbox disassembly instructions

Model: Volkswagen Transporter T3, T25, MK 3 - Years 1979-1990
Part: Transmission

The engine of the vehicle in question is positioned at the rear: start by opening the engine compartment and giving a general dusting before starting to disassemble and disconnect the battery; remove the air filter container, the intake manifold, the starter motor, the constant velocity joints of the drive shaft on the gearbox side, the clutch linkage and the gear cables. Remove again the support that connects the gearbox to the frame, the section of exhaust pipe that passes from under the gearbox, free the cable glands that interfere with the disassembly and finally remove the pins that fix the gearbox flange to the engine in order to be able to remove it completely. At this point, proceed with the replacement of the clutch, flywheel and primary shaft bearing present in the kit. Then proceed backwards for reassembly.


Posted on 14 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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