Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 97

Transmission and Rear A.xle-16
PART 2
ONE-PIE£E TUNNEL Tu-E
TRANSMISSION CASE
SPECIFICATIONS
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchromesh .............. .
Gear ratios:
First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 speed and reverse,
incorporating rear
axle and
differential
All forward gears
3.80:1
2.06: l
1.32:1
Reverse ............... .
Gear control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear axle ratios:
Pinion and ring gear
Reduction gear ratio
0.89:1
3.88:1
Manual; remote
control shift
linkage with
ball-type lever
4.125: l
1.4:1 and i.39:l
I. DESCRIPTION
The transmission, rear axle and the engine form one
unit located in the rear of the vehicle. At the front end the
gear carrier · and gearshift housing is attached to the
transmission case with bolts. In the rear the engine is bolted
to the integral clutch housing flange. There are two
magnetic oil drain plugs located in the bottom of the case.
There are three rubber mounting points supporting the
transmission case.
The rear axle is the swing half axle type and two final
drive covers with ball-shaped surfaces are provided for
mounting the rear axle tubes.
There are four forward speeds and reverse. All forwa,rd
gears have synchromesh mechanism and helical cut gears for
silent operation. The four, forward gears are in constant
mesh.
2. REAR AXLE
TO REMOVE
(1) Disconnect the earth cable from the battery.
(2) Slacken the nuts of the axle shafts and road wheels.
(3) Raise the vehicle and support on stands.
(4) Remove the nuts from the axle shafts and road
wheels and remove the road wheels ..
(5) Withdraw the brake drum and rear hubs.
(6) At the rear disconnect the brake hoses, remove the
shoe return springs, brake shoes, shoe levers and links. Take
out brake cable retainers and withdraw cables from back
plates.
· (7) Slacken the dust sleeves.
(8) Remove the bolts from the lower shock absorber
mounting.
(9) Tighten a suitable clamp on the axle shaft and
spring plate.
NOTE: When removing or fitting the spring plate to the
reduction gear case always use a suitable clamp to avoid
damage to the end of the mounting bolt threads due to the
pre-load of the spring plate.
(10) Remove the mounting bolts from the spring plate.
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(11) From the clutch operating shaft lever detach the
clutch cable. From the bracket on the final drive cover on
the left, slide off the rubber boot and withdraw the cable
and sleeve.
(12) Detach the accelerator cable from the gear carrier.
(13) Detach cables from the terminals on the starter
motor.
(14) From the gear shifting rod coupling, take out the
rear screw. Withdraw the coupling from' the gearshift rod by
moving the gear lever:
(15) From the transmission· case front rubber
mounting, take out the stud nuts.
(16) Osing a trolley jack and suitable transmission
cradle, under the vehicle, the cradle should be clamped to
the rear axle.
(17) Remove the two bolts from the transmission
carrier.
(18) The axle assembly should now be taken out from
the rear of the vehicle with the trolley jack.
NOTE: Exercise caution while lowering the transmission
and rear
~le
to avoid the main drive shaft from striking the
floor.