Lotus Elise Service Notes page 303

MANUAL GEARBOX
18G 1354-16
37M1145
~ CAUTION: Differential oil seals: Type A are
/ j \ fitted with early drive shafts. Type B oil
seals are fitted to later drive shafts. The
later oil seals are waxed and must be fitted dry.
Ensure that replacement seals are the same type
as those removed.
7. Fit a new differential oil seal in differential
housing using tools 18G 1354 and 18G
1354-16.
8. Fit output shaft beating retaining plate - if fitted.
A
10.
11.
12.
13.
CAUTION: Ensure side marked TOP is
facing towards output shaft.
Fit 2 new Patchlok bolts to secure bearing
retaining plate; tighten bolts to 8 Nm.
Fit selector shaft and selector shaft guide.
Fit and tighten dowel bolt to 28 Nm.
Fit detent ball, spring and cap bolt, tighten bolt
to 22 Nm.
Position differential assembly into housing.
18G 1269A
37M0178
14.
15.
A
Fit seal protector, tool 18G 1269A to input
shaft, or apply masking tape to splines to
protect oil seal.
Place input and output shafts together and fit
assembly in differential housing.
NOTE: Position housing so that when
fitted, end ol input shaft is clear of bench.
16. Remove tool 18G 1269A.
17. Ensure output shaft nut is staked.
18. Position gears in neutral.
19. Raise both shafts slightly and fit selector forks
assembly ensuring forks are located in grooves
in synchro sleeves.
20. Fit reverse idler gear, thrust washer and shaft.
_ NOTE: Large boss on idler gear must be
/ \ towards differential housing.
21. Fit reverse selector fork and bracket.
22. Fit and tighten retaining bolts.
23. Fit interlock assembly ensuring base of
interlock locates in slot at lower end of 1st/2nd
selector shaft.
24. Fit and tighten interlock retaining bolts.
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OVERHAUL