Necessary preliminary tasks

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Drain gear oil at oil drain plug. Tightening torque:23 00 4AZ .
REMOVE TRANSMISSION .

Convert shift rod joint.

Push back retaining ring (1) and drive out dowel pin (2).

Fig 1: Pressing Dowel Pin Upwards

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NOTE: Check damping disk (6) for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Damping Disk

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Convert following parts from previous transmission to new transmission.

RELEASE BEARING AND RELEASE LEVER .
Ball pin and spring wire clip
Studs for clutch slave cylinder
PULSE GENERATOR, CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION

Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe GREASING SPECIFICATION .