Mechanical gearbox BE1 car Peugeot 305

Gearbox specification
Manufacturer's designation: BE1/5 Number of gears: 5 forward gears and one reverse gear Lubrication Lubricant type/specification: Models before 1986 - Universal motor oil, viscosity SAE 10W/40, according to API SG/CC...

General description of the BE1 manual transmission
The BE1/5 type manual gearbox fitted to XU series engine models is significantly different from the BB8 type used on earlier models. One of the fundamental differences is that the gearbox and engine on the latest models...

Routine maintenance
Models before October 1986. 5. The only regular procedure required is an oil change. There is no way to check the oil level in the gearbox or in the main gear housing, so the oil must be drained completely and then the...

Gearbox — removal and installation
The BE1 gearbox can be removed independently of the engine. 10. Remove the battery and its platform. 11. Remove the hood cover ( see Chapter 11, Section 7 ). 12. Loosen the bolts of one of the front wheels and then...

Adjusting the gear shift lever mechanism
Early models (without reverse gear lock cable) 35. Set the gearbox to neutral and check that the levers on the gearbox are positioned correctly (see B/Figure 12.51). Due to the lack of main splines, it is quite possible...

Gearbox (5-speed) — disassembly into main components
51. See. section 3, Paragraph 1 (the comments given there are valid in this case as well). 52. Remove the 8 bolts and washers securing the end cover. Remove the lid (see photo). 53. Mark the relative position of the hub...

Gearbox (4-speed) — disassembly into main components
88. As already mentioned above , a 4-speed gearbox differs from a 5-speed gearbox only in that it lacks 5th gear and its associated parts. The only difference in the disassembly procedure is the method of removing the...

Gearbox — inspection and maintenance
92. For general instructions on inspecting gearbox components, see. v section 4 . 93. Retaining rings, cylindrical pins, gaskets, seals and locking parts must be replaced regardless of their condition. Remove the old...

Drive shaft — disassembly and assembly
95. Support the drive shaft under the 3rd gear pinion and press or knock out the shaft so as to remove the 3rd and 4th gear components from it. After the rear bearing is released, the remaining shaft components can be...

Output shaft — disassembly and assembly
104. Remove the 5th gear from the output shaft (where applicable) and rear bearing. If they are tight on the shaft, you can use a puller (see photo). 105. Remove the 3/4 gear block, and then the 2nd gear with its sleeve...

Gear shift mechanism — disassembly and assembly
119. One of the features of the box in question is that the springs and balls of the locks are located in the forks (see photo). If the spring becomes weak, the entire fork must be replaced. (The above does not apply to...

Differential — disassembly and assembly
127. Screw in the bolts securing the driven gear to the differential case. 128. Remove the axle gears (see photo). (On the latest models, where the axle gear is equipped with a centering ring, you will most likely have...

Gearbox (5-speed) — assembly
136. Begin assembly by installing the gear shift lever into the main crankcase. Check that the dowel pin is in place on the mating surface of the final drive housing. 137. Apply sealant to the contact surface and...

Gearbox (4-speed) — assembly
185. The only difference compared to the 5-speed gearbox assembly (besides the obvious lack of 5th gear parts) consists of a method of blocking gear blocks while tightening the nuts of the drive and output shafts. 186....

Diagnosing faults in the BE1 gearbox
187. See troubleshooting in section 10 taking into account the following additional points: If the gearbox is noisy, check the oil level and quality. Difficulty engaging reverse gear - the clutch disc gets stuck on the...

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