8.4. Repair of RKPP - the general information
Authors of the present manual do not recommend to owners of cars to undertake performance of capital repairs of RKPP independently. During performing procedures of dismantling and assembly of the transmission it is necessary to remove, and then to install into place a set of small components. It is necessary to perform a lot of the most exact measurements and, by selection of adjusting washers, rings and remote plugs, accurately to expose a set of gaps. In view of all aforesaid, performance of capital repairs of RKPP will be more reasonable to be charged to specialists of car service. Let's notice that in many cases there is an opportunity on an exchange basis to buy the restored block that is often cheaper, than carrying out complex repair.
Despite the told, independent performance of repair of RKPP by the amateur mechanic is not absolutely impossible action at all. Indispensable conditions are only existence of the necessary special tool and accuracy in approach to implementation of all procedures.
Nippers for removal of internal and external lock rings, a stripper of bearings, the hammer with sliding brisk, a set of drifts and center punches, the dial measuring instrument of plunger type and, perhaps, a hydraulic press are among tools, necessary for performance of recovery repair of RKPP. Besides, of course, the workbench, or the special assembly stand is required strong, equipped with a vice.
During performing procedures of dismantling of RKPP try to remember, and it is better to write down, an order of installation of each of the removed details.
Before starting dismantling of the transmission, it will be reasonable to try to analyse symptoms of its refusals for the purpose of approximate definition of their reasons. Many refusals are unambiguously connected with failure of quite certain components. See also Section Diagnostics of Malfunctions.