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SEAT Leon Mk101 · Power transmission
01 · Transmission

Gearbox: dismounting and assembling

Make
SEAT
Model
Leon Mk1
Section
02J 5-speed manual gearbox › Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff. › Gearbox: dismounting and assembling
Power transmissionGearbox: dismounting and assembling
   
Cover of the gearbox casing and 5th gear
Assembly chart
Gearbox: dismounting and assembling – SEAT Leon Mk1
1 - Hexagonal bolt, 10 Nm
q   For the cover of the gearbox casing
2 - Cover of the gearbox casing
Gearbox: dismounting and assembling – SEAT Leon Mk1  Note!
t  If the cover of the gearbox casing is mounted with the gearbox already mounted in the vehicle, the oil level must be checked for the gearbox in the following way:
t  Loosen the top of the oil level control in the gearbox.
t  Refill with oil for gearboxes until achieving the proper level. Type of oil and amounts for filling → Chapter Technical data; Identification initials, assigning of groups, reductions, filling amounts.
t  Tighten the inspection cover for the oil level in the gearbox.
t  Tightening torque: 25 Nm.
t  Turn on the engine, engage a gear and leave it running for 2 minutes.
t  Stop the engine and refill with oil for gearboxes until achieving the proper level.
3 - Seal
4 - Torx Bolt M10, 80 Nm
q   Replace
q   A collar at the head of the bolt keeps the plate spring in the right position.
5 - Plate spring
q   Position for assembly → Chapter
6 - Bolt. 25 Nm
q   For attaching the anchor bolts for the fork for 5th gear to the gearbox casing
7 - Anchor bolt for the 5th gear fork
8 - Fork for the 5th gear
9 - Movable sleeve for 5th gear
q   Position for assembly → Chapter
q   Adjustment → Chapter
10 - Synchroniser unit and pinion for 5th gear
q   Check for wear → 
11 - Needle bearing
12 - 5th gear pinion
q   Position for assembly → 

   

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