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Draining Transmission Fluid

    Fig 1: Locating Fluid Pan Drain Plug & Seal
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  1. Remove the fluid pan drain plug (63) and seal (64), and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Prop Shaft Flange & Components
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  2. Put transmission in park.
    3. IMPORTANT: Discard retainer (30), seal (32), washer (33) and nut (34).
  3. Remove the prop shaft flange nut (34).
  4. Remove the prop shaft flange washer (33) and seal (32).
  5. Remove the prop shaft flange (31) and the output shaft assembly retainer (30).
  6. Slowly rotate the transmission to a vertical position, with the bell housing facing up, and allow any excess fluid to drain.
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