Manual transmission — general description The gearbox is housed in an aluminum alloy crankcase and attached to the left end of the engine. It consists of a gearbox, final drive and differential. On all models, except for the 2.1 liter diesel engine, the BE3...
Specifications of the mechanical box Type Gearbox with five synchronized forward gears and a reverse gear Designation: – all models except 2.1 liter diesel engine BE3 – 2.1 liter diesel engine ML5T Lubrication: The amount of oil in the gearbox 1.9 liters...
Changing the oil in the gearbox Draining the oil from the gearbox will be faster and more efficient if this operation is done after the engine has warmed up to operating temperature and after a test drive to warm up the gearbox. 1. Raise the car on a...
Shift Control (BE3 Transmission) Removing 1. Remove the center console. 2. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. 3. Remove the exhaust system and heat shield. Loosen the nut and remove the pivot bolt that secures the shift rod to the base...
Cable shift gear (ML5T gearbox) Removing 1. Remove the air filter housing. 2. Remove the center console. 3. In the engine compartment, use the lever to remove the two ball joints (A) cables from the selector levers on the gearbox. Remove two staples...
Replacement of O-rings Drive shaft sealing ring 1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the corresponding front wheel and mudguard from under the engine. 2. Drain the gearbox oil. 3. On models equipped with ABS, remove...
Reversing light switch — removal, inspection and installation Examination 1. The reversing light is switched on by a plunger-type switch, which is screwed into the upper part of the gearbox housing. If the reversing light does not turn on, check the fuse first. 2. To test the...
Speedometer drive sensor — removal and installation Speedometer Drive Sensor Mounted on ML5T Transmission Removing 1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the mudguard from under the engine. The speedometer drive sensor is located on the rear of the...
Removing and installing gearbox BE3 Removing 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the front wheels and remove the fender guard. Remove the mudguard from under the engine. 3. Drain the...
Manual transmission ML5T Removing 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the front wheels and wheel arch protectors. 3. Drain the oil from the gearbox, tighten the drain and...
The main malfunctions of a manual transmission Extraneous noise in the neutral position of the gearbox Worn input shaft bearing (noise is heard when the clutch pedal is released); Worn clutch release bearing. Noise in only one gear gear teeth worn or damaged in one...