Repair ZIL-5301
The ZIL-5301 "Bychok" is a light-duty truck whose specifications vary depending on the model, but generally speaking, it features a 4.75-liter diesel engine (producing between 109 and 130 hp), a payload capacity of approximately 3–3.5 tons, and a top speed of 95 km/h.
Key features include rear-wheel drive, a five-speed manual transmission, and reinforced suspension with leaf springs.
Disassembling the ZIL-5301 pneumatic hydraulic booster
Disassembling the pneumatic hydraulic booster (PGU) for repairs is usually done in the following cases: fluid leaks through cuffs 29, 33, due to their swelling when using low-quality fluids; when the cuff of the pneumatic piston 23 wears out.
The probability of failure of other parts is small
Removing the ZIL-5301 gearbox in field conditions
Before removing the gearbox, it is advisable to drive into an inspection pit, if this is not possible, then you will have to lift the front of the car one by one and lift it as much as possible on stumps or bricks so that you can dismantle and install the gearbox.