Preparation for Overhaul: Procedure

Clean oil, grease, dirt and dust from the transmission.
When gear oil remains in the transmission, using the TORX® bit T70, remove the drain plug, and drain the transmission gear oil completely.
Tighten 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: Identifying Transmission Stand (499937100)
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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.