{"product_id":"jr5","title":"RENUALT JH3 128","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJR5 5-Speed Gearbox – Fully Reconditioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully rebuilt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJR5 5-speed manual gearbox\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly used in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenault, Dacia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNissan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evehicles. Known for its simplicity and durability, this FWD gearbox is reconditioned with new bearings, seals, and synchros, and bench-tested for smooth operation. Supplied with a 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRenault Clio, Megane, Kangoo, Scenic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDacia Duster, Logan, Sandero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNissan Kubistar, Micra (K12)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-wheel-drive 5-speed manual\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited for petrol and diesel engines up to 1.6L–1.9L\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable-shift design in most variants\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConfirm your gearbox code or VIN before ordering to ensure correct fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"279\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"289\"\u003eBearing Wear \/ Failure\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"316\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"316\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"318\"\u003eSecondary shaft bearings (especially early versions) are known to wear prematurely. If the bearing’s cage breaks, noise (hum\/whine) starts and rollers can scatter inside the gearbox, potentially jamming gears or damaging the differential. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"599\"\u003eFront or rear bearings on the secondary shaft may also fail when oil is old\/unchanged, leading to poor engagement of 1st\/2nd and serious damage if rollers escape. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"851\" data-start=\"801\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong data-end=\"851\" data-start=\"811\"\u003eDifferential and Axle Shaft Weakness\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"854\"\u003eThe internal differential bearings wear, causing gearbox noise during driving. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"975\"\u003eOn some JR5 variants, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003eintermediate left axle shaft spline\u003c\/strong\u003e is a weak spot. Severe wear can completely shear it, immobilising the vehicle. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003e 3. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003eGear Engagement \u0026amp; Synchromesh Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1366\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1366\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003eDifficulty engaging gears cleanly — especially 1st and 2nd — can occur as components wear or the oil deteriorates. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003eForum reports also mention \u003cstrong data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003enotchy gear changes\u003c\/strong\u003e even on newly fitted gearboxes, suggesting some inherent engagement feel issues with JR5 designs. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003e 4. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1567\"\u003e5th Gear Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1907\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1907\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1907\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003eSome owners report issues specifically with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003e5th gear\u003c\/strong\u003e — such as popping out into neutral or not selecting — which can be mechanical (selector, wear, or nut loosening on gear) rather than just clutch or linkage. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003e(This is a common topic in forums on similar 5-speed boxes.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1909\"\u003e5. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003eOil\/Oil Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"1938\"\u003eThe manufacturer often specifies “lifetime” fill, but many techs recommend changing oil ~every 50,000 km to prevent premature wear of bearings and gears. 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