1.4 Gearbox Change

[CrankCrazy]

Hi just brought my first Xsara as a project, it needs a new gearbox and clutch.

Just wanted to know if there is anything/issues/problems I should look out for, I'm hoping to do it on axle is this possible.

Also am I correct in thinking the 1.4 & 1.6 02 Xsara gearbox/clutch/driveshafts are all the same.

Thanks for any advice it's much appreciated.

Edited March 2, 2015 by CrankCrazy

[paul.h]

There are a few different part numbers for the various gearboxes for both size engines. The 1.4 and 1.6 petrol ones also have different crown wheel / pinion sizes and differential sizes and different speedometer drive gears. None of the drive shafts have the same part numbers and there are many different ones for each engine size. The clutches are also different.

 

You are best to look at the Citroen parts diagrams which can be done as a free service on the service.citroen site if you register as another professional and a member of the Citroen Owners Club http://service.citroen.com/pages/index.jsp

Use your VIN (VIS) to find your car and any donor car you are thinking of for the parts.

 

If there is a Haynes manual for your car it will be worth getting since they cover gearbox removal although not the overhaul of one. I have not removed a Xsara gearbox but on front wheel drive cars I have done it has been removed from under the wheel arch - lowered with a crane and then dragged out on cardboard.