Lotus Service Notes Section FL
Page 10
FL.5 - TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
The transmission may be separated from the engine only after removal of the complete powertrain from
the car. See sub-section EJ.5.
To separate the engine/transmission assembly
In order to mate the 2GR-FE engine to the EA60 manual transmission for use in the Evora, a Lotus specific
fully machined cast alloy adaptor plate is used between the two units. Space to mount the starter motor in the
position ordained by the clutch housing, is not available with the 2GR-FE engine, so a special machined cast-
ing is used to mount an opposite rotation starter motor alongside the clutch, the housing for which is machined
to provide suitable clearance.
After removal of the complete powertrain assembly:
1. Remove the clamp bracket supporting the end of the starter motor body.
2. Release the two bolts securing the starter motor flange to the adaptor bracket, and withdraw the motor.
3. Remove the two bolts securing the motor adaptor bracket to the transmission adaptor plate, and remove
the bracket.
4. Ensure suitable independent support of the engine and transmission units before releasing the clutch
housing from the engine:
- From beneath, remove the two bolts securing the dirt shield in the clutch housing aperture.
- Remove the 3 bolts from the engine side of the lower section of the adaptor plate.
- Remove the 5 bolts from the transmission side securing the clutch housing to the engine/adaptor
plate.
- Withdraw the transmission from the engine.
5. If necessary, release the 3 x M12 bolts from the transmission side securing the adaptor plate to the engine,
and the single M10 bolt from the engine side of the plate. Remove the plate.
On re-assembly, torque all M12 fixings to 65 Nm, and M10 fixings to 45 Nm. Re-seal around the starter
motor to reduce the ingress of water into the clutch housing.
FL.6 - TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL
For transmission repair and overhaul procedures, refer to Lotus CD part number T000T1507F (Toyota
ref. SC02J1EA). Insert the disc into a personal computer, and it will automatically open up to an Avensis menu
page. Select:
- Repair Manual Supplement.
- 2005.4 -
- TRANSMISSION.
- EA60 / EA61 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
- Select the operation required.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
