Application. In fact, the gearbox is combined into a single unit with a drive axle, and this unit is fully called «gearbox in a block with a driving axle». Further in the text, this block will be referred to simply «Transmission».
To simplify the understanding of this chapter, all elements are divided into two groups: the cardan shaft and the leading axle shafts. In separate paragraphs of this chapter, a general description and procedures for checking the elements of each of these two groups are given.
Since almost all of the procedures in this chapter involve working under the vehicle, be sure to securely jack stands under the vehicle or put the vehicle on a lift that makes it easy to raise and lower the vehicle.