Engine And Transmission, Separating: Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Bracket

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and mounted on Engine/Gearbox Jack - Engine Support T10359.

-- Free up the electrical wires on the bracket -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and then remove the starter from the transmission.

Fig 2: Identifying Starter

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-- Secure the transmission on the Shop Crane VAS6100 using the Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.) 10-222A/12.

Fig 3: Identifying Shop Crane VAS6100 And Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8- that connect the transmission to the engine.

Fig 4: Locating Alignment Sleeves

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-- Remove the transmission from the engine.