Preparation For Overhaul: Procedure

Clean oil, grease, dirt and dust from the transmission.
Using the TORX® bit T70, remove the drain plug of the transmission gear oil, 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)

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying ST 499937100 Transmission Stand
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Apply 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 ones.
Apply liquid gasket to the specified areas to prevent leakage.