Lotus 2004 Eleven Service Notes page 207

Lotus Service Notes
FJ.1 - INTRODUCTION
The Elise S 5-speed transmission, the 2ZZ powered Elise/Exige 6-speed transmission, and the 1ZR
powered Elise 6-speed, are all of similar construction, being 'end on' type, mounted on the left hand end of the
engine unit, and comprising the clutch housing, gearbox, final drive gears, and differential. All units are sup-
plied by Toyota, and are designated correspondingly 'C56', 'C64' and EC60 (C = series; 5 or 6 = no. of gears;
6, 4 or 0 = ratio set). Publication E120T0327J covers the repair of the C56 and C60, with CD T000T1523F
covering the EC60.
Two control cables, running along the centre of the cabin and beneath the power unit, are used to transmit
the movement of the gearchange lever to the transmission selector mechanism.
C56 Five Speed
(reverse idler omitted
for clarity)
5
End cover
(casting on
Lotus)
Gearbox casing
LH driveshaft
inboard CV joint
Page 2
4 3 2 R
Final drive
output gear
Clutch housing
Clutch splines
1
Section FJ
f138
Bevel gear
differential