Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual page 263

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4.
Remove the circlip retaining the clutch shaft i n the primary shaft. Take care
not to lose the spring between the clutch shaft and primary shaft.
If
the
c i r c l i p i s very difficult to remove and further dismantling i s intended, then
remove clutch shaft complete with primary shaft.
It
w i l l be easier to remove
the c i r c l i p o n the bench.
To Replace
1
.
Reverse the removal procedure for the clutch shaft and clutch bellhousing.
Note: When replacing the release bearing guide tube, that the chamfered end i s fitted
towards the clutch housing.
FB.5.
-
GEARBOX REAR
HOUSING
To Remove
Remove the transmission unit a s previously described.
Remove the rear and top cover o n the gearbox.
Remove the bolt securing the 5th gear synchro assembly together with the
deflector. To assist i n the removal of the bolt, slacken the screws securing
the reverse gear forkand engage two gears, e.g. 1st gear and reverse gear.
Remove the locking wire through the screw securing the 5th gear fork and
remove the screw.
Remove the 5th gear synchro assembly and the 5th gear fork.
Remove the speedometer driven gear and connection socket
..
Remove the eight screws securing the rear housing and withdraw the rear
housing.
1
.
Reverse the removal procedure taking care to fix a lockingwire to
the
5th
gear fork fixing screw. Tighten retaining bolt for the synchro assembly to
14.5-16.5
kgf.m (105-120 1bf.ft). Seal a l l mating faces with "Silastic".