Manual Transmission
BEFORE MOUNTING THE ENGINE ON THE GEARBOX
- Make sure that the joint faces of the engine and gearbox are thoroughly clean.
- Make sure that the two locating sleeves are fitted to the gearbox.
- Fit a new gasket to the gearcase joint face. Apply sealing compound to both grooves in the gasket as shown in the upper figure.
- Apply thread sealing compound to the six bolts marked in the figure.
Assemble in the reverse order.
NOTE: The guide sleeve for the release bearing must be held in position against the clutch as the engine is being lowered onto the gearbox.
Tightening torque for the engine/gearbox joint bolts: 25 Nm +/- 13 Nm (18.5 +/- 2.2 lb ft)