Lift Plate and Holding Fixture Installation

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Callout	Component Name
1	Transmission Case WARNING: Handle with care, the transmission assembly weighs over 90.7 kg (200 lbs). Bodily injury could occur if not handled properly. WARNING: Lock pin must be secured into the bench fixture to hold the transmission and prevent bodily injury. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Install DT-47811-A Lift Plate. Tighten bolts and nut to 12 N.m (106 lb/in). Raise the transmission with an overhead hoist in order to install the holding fixture. Adjust mounting block on DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture to match bosses on case, then tighten bolts to 13 N.m (10 lb-ft). Ensure the DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture is mounted to a bench that is properly supported and will support the weight of the transmission assembly without tipping. DT-39890 Transmission Holding Fixture Adapter and an engine stand can be used as an alternative method for supporting the transmission assembly during repairs. Install lock pin for DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture. NOTE: Only 2 bolt holes on the lift plate will align with the bosses on the transmission case. This is sufficient for lifting the transmission to install the holding fixture. Special Tools DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture DT-46625-10 Transmission Holding Fixture Adapter DT-47811-A Lift Plate Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Transmission Case

WARNING:

Handle with care, the transmission assembly weighs over 90.7 kg (200 lbs). Bodily injury could occur if not handled properly.

WARNING:

Lock pin must be secured into the bench fixture to hold the transmission and prevent bodily injury.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Install DT-47811-A Lift Plate.
Tighten bolts and nut to 12 N.m (106 lb/in).
Raise the transmission with an overhead hoist in order to install the holding fixture.
Adjust mounting block on DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture to match bosses on case, then tighten bolts to 13 N.m (10 lb-ft).
Ensure the DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture is mounted to a bench that is properly supported and will support the weight of the transmission assembly without tipping. DT-39890 Transmission Holding Fixture Adapter and an engine stand can be used as an alternative method for supporting the transmission assembly during repairs.
Install lock pin for DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture.

NOTE:

Only 2 bolt holes on the lift plate will align with the bosses on the transmission case. This is sufficient for lifting the transmission to install the holding fixture.

Special Tools

DT-3289-20 Holding Fixture
DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture
DT-46625-10 Transmission Holding Fixture Adapter
DT-47811-A Lift Plate

Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools .