Required tools and materials:

* Tools for marking and removing gearbox covers (wrenches, screwdrivers, pullers)
* Lift or jacks for lifting the car
* Bearing pullers
* Torque wrench set
* New set of gaskets and seals
* Sealing sealant
* ATF oil and oil filter
* Special tool for removing and installing oil filter
* Cleaning products and wipes

Disassembly procedure:

1. Preparation for disassembly:

* Raise the car on a lift or jacks.
* Remove the negative terminal from the battery.
* Drain the ATF oil from the gearbox.
* Disconnect all electrical connectors and hoses from the transmission.

2. Removing the gearbox:

* Disconnect the drive shafts from the transmission.
* Unscrew the starter mounting bolts and remove the starter.
* Lower the subframe supporting the transmission.
* Unscrew the bolts securing the gearbox to the engine and remove it.

3. Disassembling the gearbox:

A. Disassemble the housings:

* Remove the bolts and remove the oil pan.
* Clean all surfaces from any remaining oil and dirt.
* Separate all cases starting from the back cover.

b. Remove bearings:

* Remove all bearings and rings using a bearing puller.

V. Remove couplings and gears:

* Remove all couplings, gears and synchronizers from the shafts.

d. Remove the pump:

* Remove the oil pump by unscrewing its mounting bolts.

d. Remove the clutch drum:

* Remove the nut holding the clutch drum to the input shaft.
* Remove the clutch drum.

e. Remove the differential:

* Remove the bolts holding the differential to the transmission housing.
* Remove the differential.

4. Cleaning and inspection:

* Thoroughly clean all parts of any remaining oil and dirt.
* Inspect all parts for wear, damage or defects.
* Replace any damaged or worn parts.

5. Gearbox assembly:

* Reassemble the gearbox in the reverse order of disassembly.
* Install new gaskets and seals.
*Tighten all bolts to specifications.
* Install a new oil filter.
* Fill the transmission with new ATF oil.

6. Gearbox installation:

* Install the gearbox onto the engine and tighten all mounting bolts.
* Raise the subframe and secure it in place.
* Connect the drive shafts to the gearbox.
* Connect all electrical connectors and hoses.
* Install the starter and secure it with bolts.

7. Completion:

* Connect the negative terminal to the battery.
* Check the ATF oil level and add if necessary.
* Check the transmission for leaks.
* Take a test drive and check the operation of the gearbox.

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