Removing the gearbox for repairs, for dismantling the engine

Preparing the car for removing the gearbox.

Installing the car on a lift.

Disconnecting the negative battery cable (Fig. 1).

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Draining the oil from the gearbox.

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Before lifting the car on a lift, unscrew the wheel hub nuts with a 30 head on both sides (Fig. 2)

After that, lift the car to a height convenient for performing the work.

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Using a 16 mm head, unscrew the nut securing the ball joint terminal clamp (Fig. 3) (see the article - "How to remove the front suspension arms of the Lada Largus")

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of the Lada Largus

Move the steering arm to the side (Fig. 4) and remove the wheel drive from the steering knuckle.

Do this operation on both sides.

How to remove the gearbox JH3 of the Lada Largus

Remove the protective shields on both sides (Fig. 5)

How to remove the gearbox JH3 of the Lada Largus

Unscrew the upper nut securing the crossmember bracket to the body (Fig. 6). We also perform this operation on both sides.

On the right side, we remove the wheel drive from the gearbox.

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Then we remove the engine protection (Fig. 7)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Unscrew the dust boots from the bottom of the bumper (Fig. 8)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of the Lada Largus

Unscrew the three screws of the lower bumper mount (Fig. 9)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Using a 10 mm socket, unscrew the two nuts securing the exhaust pipe (Fig. 10)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Lower the intake pipe down (Fig. 11)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Disconnect the oxygen sensor wire connector (Fig. 12)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Disconnect the second oxygen sensor from the connector (Fig. 13)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Lubricate the rubber shock absorbers of the muffler mount with penetrating lubricant (Fig. 14)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Remove the muffler pipe from the rubber shock absorbers and moving aside we tie it with a technological hook or belt, it is possible by the paw of the lift (Fig. 15)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of the Lada Largus

With a 10 key we unscrew the bolt of the bracket for fastening the power steering tube to the subframe (Fig. 16)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Using an 18 mm socket, unscrew the two bolts securing the steering rack to the subframe (Fig. 17)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Unscrew the rear engine mount (Fig. 18)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Before removing the subframe, you need to tie up the engine cooling system radiator in two places from above, since the radiator is inserted into the subframe (Fig. 19)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

We place the sliding stand under the subframe (Fig. 20)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Using a 18 mm socket, unscrew the four subframe mounting bolts (Fig. 21)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Holding the subframe, release the retractable stand and, together with an assistant, remove the subframe (Fig. 22)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Removed subframe (Fig. 23)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Unscrew the three bolts securing the left drive boot (Fig. 24)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Remove the left wheel drive from the gearbox (Fig. 25)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of the Lada Largus

Disconnect the reverse sensor wire connector (Fig. 26)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Using a 13 mm head, unscrew the two bolts securing the two ground wires (Fig. 27)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Disconnect the clutch drive cable from the clutch fork (Fig. 28)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Using a 13 mm head, unscrew the four lower bolts securing the oil pan to the gearbox gears (Fig. 29)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Press the lock and disconnect the speed sensor connector (Fig. 30)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Using a 13 mm wrench, loosen the gearshift linkage tie rod mounting bolt (Fig. 31)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Disconnect the linkage rod and move the rod to the side (Fig. 32)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Using a 13 mm wrench, unscrew the two starter mounting bolts.

Remove the crankshaft sensor connector (Fig. 33)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Install the crossmember and hang the engine by the eye (Fig. 34)

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus

Using a 16 mm head with an extension, unscrew the three bolts securing the left engine mount bracket (Fig. 35)

Release the hook of the crossmember that holds the engine by the eye, and lower the engine.

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of the Lada Largus

Now we have access to the third starter bolt, and we unscrew it (Fig. 36) with a 13 head with an extension.

And unscrew two more gearbox mounting bolts.

Unscrew the two gearbox mounting nuts, and slightly rocking it together with an assistant, remove the gearbox.

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of the Lada Largus

Install the gearbox in the reverse order.

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of the Lada Largus

For correct installation of the linkage rod, you need to set the gear shift lever to the position corresponding to the neutral position of the gearbox (Fig. 37).

In this position, the assistant should hold the lever in this position.

How to remove the JH3 gearbox of a Lada Largus car

At this point, you need to tighten the nut of the linkage rod clamp (Fig. 38).

Tightening torques for fasteners when installing the gearbox:

  • Fastening studs - 6.5 Nm
  • Upper gearbox mounting bolts - 44 Nm
  • Lower gearbox mounting bolts – 44 Nm
  • Manual gearbox mounting nuts – 44 Nm
  • Ground mounting bolt to clutch housing – 44 Nm
  • Ground mounting bolt on gearbox housing coverh – 21 Nm
  • Wheel mounting bolt – 105 Nm
  • Connecting rod mounting bolt – 21 Nm
  • Gearbox oil drain plug – 25 Nm
  • Left drive inner CV joint boot holder mounting bolts – 25 Nm
  • Subframe mounting bolt – 105 Nm
  • Steering knuckle to shock absorber strut mounting bolts – 105 Nm
  • Hub nut – 280 Nm
  • Left powertrain mount:
  • Bolts – 35 Nm
  • Nuts – 50 Nm