23 00 036 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-37BZ) AWD

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check gear oil level . See 00 11..... DRAINING/TOPPING UP GEAR OIL IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION .
Use only the approved gear oil . See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain gear oil at oil drain plug. Tightening torque:23 00 4AZ , see MANUAL TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Remove transfer case . See 27 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSFER CASE (ATC 300) .
Remove transmission . .

Fig 1: Push Back Retaining Ring And Drive Out Dowel Pin

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Convert shift rod joint.

Push back retaining ring (1) and drive out dowel pin (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Damping Disk

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NOTE: Check damping disk (6) for damage and replace if necessary.

Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe greasing specification . Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .