Attention! This description only applies to plug-in gearboxes that are mounted in the axle beam. A non-separable rear axle is installed on a part of the cars, the repair of which is carried out only in a car service.
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle.
2. Drain the gearbox oil.
3. Disconnect the rear of the propeller shaft from the gearbox.
4. Pull both axle shafts out of the gear differential (half shafts can not be reached).
5. Evenly and gradually, in a diagonal sequence, unscrew the gearbox housing bolts and remove the gearbox (photo).
15.5 Loosening the bolts of the rear axle gearbox
6. To repair the gearbox, special equipment and tools are required. Repairing this unit at home is beyond the scope of this description. Therefore, if abnormal operation of the gearbox has been noted, it should be replaced, which is more cost effective.
7. Remove the remains of the old gasket and install a new gasket.
8. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
9. Fill the gearbox with oil (Ch. 1).