Transmission Disassemble

Special Tools

• 3-9506289  Universal Adapter
• R-0007758  Holding Fixture
• S-9407198  Differential Bearing Race Wrench

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Transmission Holding Fixture & Universal Adapter
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1. Attach R-0007758  holding fixture (2) to the transmission.
2. Attach R-0007758  holding fixture (2) with transmission to the 3-9506289  Universal Adapter (1).
Fig 2: Clutch Release Bearing
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3. Remove the clutch release bearing (1).
Fig 3: Clutch Fork Shaft & Retaining Bolt
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4. Remove the clutch fork shaft retaining bolt (2).
5. Remove the clutch fork shaft (1).
Fig 4: Control Lever Housing, Gasket & Bolts
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6. Remove the transmission control lever housing bolts (1).
7. Remove the control lever housing (2) and gasket (3).
Fig 5: Transmission Cover, Gasket & Bolts
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8. Remove the transmission cover bolts (3).
9. Remove the transmission cover (2) and gasket (1).
Fig 6: Back Up Lamp Switch
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10. Remove the back up lamp switch (1).
Fig 7: Transmission Case Components
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11. Remove the transmission case bolts (3).
12. Remove the transmission case (2) and gasket (1).
13. Remove the case magnet (4), may stay with case.
14. Remove the reverse idler gear washer (5), may stay on the reverse idler gear shaft.
Fig 8: Differential Bearing Adjuster & Case
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15. Mark the differential bearing adjuster and case (1) before removal.
Fig 9: Differential Bearing Adjuster Lock & Bolt
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16. Remove the differential bearing adjuster lock bolt (1).
17. Remove the differential bearing adjuster lock (2).
Fig 10: Front Differential Bearing Adjuster & O-Ring Seal
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18. Using S-9407198  differential bearing race wrench remove the front differential bearing adjuster (1).
19. Remove the front differential bearing retainer O-ring seal (2).
Fig 11: Front Differential Carrier Cover, Bolts & Gasket
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20. Remove the front differential carrier cover bolts (1).
21. Remove the differential carrier cover (2) and gasket (3).
Fig 12: Front Differential Carrier
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22. Remove the front differential carrier (1).