Transmission
The design of the gearbox is discussed in the article - Design features of the rear gearbox VAZ-2123
We wash and clean the gearbox from dirt and oil.
Wash gear parts thoroughly before inspecting.
This will make it easier to identify wear and damage to parts
The drive gear of the main gear is made integral with the shaft (shank) and is installed in the neck of the gearbox on two tapered bearings.
Disassembly of a partially synchronized gearbox
Disassemble in the following order:
Remove the side cover with the switch mechanism.
The gearbox is mechanical, with manual shifting, it has five forward gears and one reverse gear, all forward gears are synchronized.