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

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level. See DRAINING/TOPPING UP GEAR OIL IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION . Use only the approved transmission fluid. Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

NOTE: 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, see 23 00 4AZ in 00 COMPLETE TRANSMISSION .
Remove transfer case.
Remove transmission.

Convert following parts from previous transmission to new transmission:

Release bearing and release lever. See 51 CLUTCH RELEASE CONTROL WITH LEVER .
Knurled pin for clutch slave cylinder.
Reversing light switch tightening torque, see 23 41 5AZ in 23 41 EXTERNAL GEARSHIFT COMPONENTS .

Convert shift rod joint. Push back retaining ring (1) and drive out dowel pin (2).

Fig 1: Push Back Retaining Ring (1) And Drive Out Dowel Pin (2)

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

Fig 2: Checking Damping Disk (6) For Damage

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Add final details to vehicle. Check oil level. Installation: Observe greasing specification.