Transmission Case Installation
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- Install the gasket (4).
- Do the following in order to install the transmission case and the select control lever assembly:
- Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL in order to keep the 3rd/4th shift shaft from engaging.
- Install the select control lever assembly (2), through the transmission case opening, while sliding the transmission case (1) onto the gear clusters and the shift rail components.
- Install the select control lever assembly pin (3).
- Apply threadlock or equivalent to the threads of the shift lever guide bolts. Refer to:Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (MG9) Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (M3L)
- Install the shift lever guide bolts (1) while pulling up on 5th/6th and reverse shift rail assembly. Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 Ib ft).
- Install the clutch housing to transmission case bolts (1) and tighten to 48 N.m (36 Ib ft).
- Apply adhesive to the magnets, then Install the magnets (1) into the transmission case. Refer to:Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (MG9) Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (M3L)
- Install the shift detent assembly (1) and tighten to 40 N.m (30 Ib ft).
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
In order to align the shift interlock plate slot with the shift lever guide bolt holes, pull up on the 5th/6th and reverse shift rail assembly while installing the shift lever guide bolts.