Slide 28 Getting Started (Partial Disassembly)
With Nose Cone removed, now is a good time to remove the speedometer drive gear
Two approaches
(1) Use a hacksaw and cut (Not best approach)
or
(2) Remove Expansion bolt (held in place with (80-87ft/lbs) and decouple drive gear (Better approach)
Slide 29 Getting Started (Partial Disassembly)
The Expansion bolt is size 32mm, and will require that you lock the gearbox down in order to utilize an impact drill to remove.
There are many methods to locking the gearbox, one such method is to utilize an old clutch disk, using some one inch stock and a few bolts (See side picture)
Slide 30 Getting Started (Partial Disassembly)
Once expansion bolt is removed from, you will notice that the speedometer drive gear is secured via a small pin
To separate remove lock pin
Slide 31 Getting Started (Partial Disassembly)
The Bug@5-Speed Nose Cone and Front Traverse are shown on the right.
With the reverse gear shaft installed and locked in, you can attach nose cone to the intermediate plate and gearbox.
Be sure to replace the factory gasket or utilize a liquid gasket to create a good tight seal
Secure to gearbox with the self-locking nuts and washer
Torque 13mm nuts to 18 ft/lbs (Per Porsche Manual