Refitting

1. Manoeuvre the hydraulic jack as appropriate to withdraw the gearbox from the centring studs, then withdraw the gearbox from the engine compartment, slowly lowering the jack.

Refitting

2. When refitting the engine mounting on the gearbox side, in order to avoid creating stresses on the gearbox sealing surfaces resulting in deformation and oil leaks, strictly observe the following tightening sequence for the bolts:

• Lightly tighten bolts (1) and (2) to a torque of 0.5 daNm;
• Lightly tighten bolts (3) and (4) to a torque of 0.5 daNm, then tighten them to the specified torque;
• Tighten bolts (1) and (2) to the specified torque.

To refit, reverse the procedure described for removal.

REMOVING - REFITTING DRIVE SHAFTS

Place the car on ramps, disconnect the battery's positive terminal and remove the front wheels, then carry out the operations described below:

3. Disconnect the drive shaft by undoing the screws illustrated.
4. Withdraw the drive shaft from the wheel hub and withdraw it from the engine compartment.

NOTE To refit, reverse the procedure for removal, tightening the hub nut to the specified torque.