23 00 033 Installing Replacement Transmission (S5D 260Z / 310Z)

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NOTE: After completion of work, check transmission oil level. Refer to 00 11 229 OIL CHANGE IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION .

IMPORTANT: Use only the approved gear oil in this manual transmission. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Remove transmission.

Install breather (1) (see sticker).

Fig 1: Installing Breather

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Detach breather (1) and protective sleeve (2) from selector shaft.

Lever out sealing cap (3) and install breather (1).

Install release unit and release lever in new transmission. Refer to 21 51 500 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING/LEVER .

Converting shift rod joint:

Slide back locking sleeve/retaining ring (1).

Drive out straight pin (2).

Fig 2: Removing Straight Pin

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Convert exhaust suspension.

Convert reversing light switch.

Tightening torque, 23 41 5AZ. Refer to 23 41 EXTERNAL GEARSHIFT COMPONENTS .