Preparation for Overhaul: Procedure

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Clean oil, grease, dirt and dust from the transmission.
When transmission gear oil remains in the transmission, using the TORX® bit T70, remove the drain plug, and drain the gear oil completely.
Attach the drain plug using TORX® bit T70.
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 Drain Plug
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Attach the transmission to the ST.
ST 499937100 TRANSMISSION STAND

Fig 2: Attaching Transmission To ST
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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.
Gaskets, lock washers and lock nuts must be replaced with new ones.
Apply liquid gasket to the specified areas to prevent leakage.