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Removal Procedure

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  1. Transmission Replacement »Remove
  2. Install DT-6115  holder (3) to DT-113-2-A  holder (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying DT-6115, DT-113-2-A And Pin
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  3. Lock the DT-6115  holder with the pin (2).
  4. Screw in grub screw (arrow).
  5. Install the transmission (1) to the DT-6115  holder (2).
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission And DT-6115 Holder
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    NOTE: A second technician is required.
    1. Align and secure the transmission with the differential pointing to the rear.
    2. Tighten with 2 bolts.
  6. Remove and DISCARD the 16 transmission case bolts (1, 2).
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Case Bolts
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    NOTE: Mark the position of the single different bolt (2).
  7. Remove the transmission case (2). Lift the transmission case evenly with plastic levers (1, 3).
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Case And Plastic Levers
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    NOTE: Do NOT hit or knock transmission case.
  8. Check outer shaft bearings.
    Fig 5: Outer Shaft Bearings
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  9. Check all gearwheels for damage.
    1. Check for cavitation on the tooth flanks.
    2. Check for pitting on the tooth flanks.
    3. Check for broken teeth.
  10. Backup Lamp Switch (1)»Remove
    Fig 6: Back-Up Lamp Switch
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  11. Clutch Actuator Cylinder Pipe Elbow Retainer (1) »Remove
    Fig 7: Identifying Clutch Actuator Cylinder Pipe Elbow And Retainer
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  12. Clutch Actuator Cylinder Pipe Elbow (2)»Remove
  13. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
    Fig 8: Identifying Shift Control Housing, Bolt And Seal
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  14. Shift Control Housing Bolt (1)»Remove [2x]
  15. Shift Control Housing (2)»Remove
  16. Shift Control Housing Seal (3)»Remove and DISCARD
  17. Remove the transmission magnet (1) from the clutch housing. Store it separately away from all the other transmission components.
    Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Magnet
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    NOTE: To prevent the transmission components becoming magnetized accidentally, they must not come in contact with the magnet.
  18. Remove the shift shafts (1, 2).
    Fig 10: Identifying Shift Shafts And Shift Forks
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    NOTE: Place the components on clean base.
  19. Remove the shift forks (3, 4).
    NOTE: Shift the synchronizer sleeves to gain space for removal.
  20. Input Shaft (1)»Remove
    Fig 11: Locating Input Shaft
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    NOTE: Place the input shaft on clean base.
  21. Remove the upper main shaft (1) and the lower main shaft (2).
    Fig 12: Identifying Upper Main Shaft And Lower Main Shaft
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    NOTE: Place the main shafts on clean base.
  22. Check all components of the three transmission shafts for damage.