R380 Gearbox Overhaul: Gear Change/Selector Housings - Step-by-Step Guide
MANUAL GEARBOX
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OVERHAUL
6. Remove and discard circlip retaining nylon ball
seating.
7. Remove gear lever, recover nylon seating and
ball.
8. Remove 2 countersunk head screws securing
end cover to housing.
9. Remove end cover, remove and discard 2 ’O’
rings.
10. Withdraw cross shaft.
11. Remove selector fork, remove and discard 2
’O’ rings.
12. Clean all components.
Inspection
1. Check gaiter for splits and damage.
2. Check nylon seating and ball for wear, replace
if necessary.
CAUTION: Seating and ball should be
renewed as an assembly.
3. Check selector fork and clevis pin for wear.
4. Check cross shaft and end cover for wear.
5. Replace components as necessary.
Reassemble
1. Lubricate new ’O’ rings with gearbox oil and fit
to selector fork, position fork in housing.
2. Lubricate cross shaft with multi-purpose grease
and locate longest end of shaft in selector fork.
3. Lubricate new ’O’ rings with gearbox oil and fit
to end cover.
4. Position end cover on cross shaft, fit and
tighten countersunk screws.
5. Assemble ball and nylon seating to gear lever
ensuring that groove in seating is towards
cross shaft.
6. Lubricate ball and nylon seating with multi -
purpose grease and locate in cross shaft;
retain with a new circlip.
7. Position new bushes to gear lever, locate in
selector fork and fit clevis pin.
8. Fit new spring clip to retain clevis pin.
9. Position gate plate and gaiter support plate to
housing, use new gaskets.
10. Fit retaining bolts and tighten to 15 Nm (11
lbf.ft).
11. Fit gaiter.