Preparation for Overhaul: Procedure

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Clean oil, grease, dirt and dust from the transmission.
Using the TORX® bit T70, remove the transmission gear oil drain plug, and drain the transmission gear oil completely.
Using the TORX® bit T70, tighten the transmission gear oil drain plug.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) (Aluminum gasket silver)

70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Copper gasket brown)

70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Metal gasket black)

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Gear Oil Drain Plug
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Attach the transmission to the ST.
ST 499937100 TRANSMISSION STAND

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Stand
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Apply transmission gear oil to rotating parts before assembly.
All disassembled parts, if to be reused, should be reinstalled in the original positions and directions.
Gaskets, lock washers and lock nuts must be replaced with new parts.
Apply liquid gasket to the specified areas to prevent leakage.