Necessary preliminary tasks

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Drain gear oil at oil drain plug. Tightening torque: 23 00 4AZ .
Remove TRANSFER CASE .
Remove TRANSMISSION .

Convert following parts from previous transmission to new transmission:

RELEASE BEARING AND RELEASE LEVER
Knurled pin for clutch slave cylinder
Reversing light switch, tightening torque: 23 41 5AZ .

Convert shift rod joint.

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

Fig 1: Removing Dowel Pin From Shift Rod

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

Fig 2: Identifying Damping Disk

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Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe greasing specification.