M56

Overview




The transmission and final drive are constructed together in a common housing made of aluminum. The unique design of the transmission makes it extremely compact, yet capable of transferring high torque.
The transmission and engine have shock absorbent mountings on the side members.
The gear controls consist of the gear selector assembly, the gear selector lever with associated link arms and two mechanical shift cables which are connected to a lever each on the transmission.
The movements of the gear selector lever are transferred to the transmission via two heavy duty mechanical cables. This requires limited force for gear shifts and ensures that each gear selection is distinct. Vibration and other movement from the transmission is not felt through the gear selector lever.
The gear selector assembly is seated on rubber bushings secured to the floor of the tunnel for efficient sound insulation.
The bearings for the gear selector lever in the gear selector assembly and the bearings for the outer mechanical cable controls are permanently lubricated low friction bearings.
The transmission housing has only one seal surface. The seal is a liquid gasket.
The transmission and final drive are extremely compact. The oil is synthetic and does not normally need to be changed. For further information about oil and oil capacity, see Specifications, transmission fluid.
The hole in the level plug is used to top up the oil and check its level. The oil is drained through the drain plug.
The left-hand drive shaft is secured to the final drive by a snap ring. This requires a special tool for removal.