1.3.0 Overhaul of Transmission
1.3.1 Transmission Identification
When repairing a manual transmission, you must be able to identify the exact type of
transmission that you will be working on. Usually, there will be an ID tag or stamped set
of numbers on the transmission (
Figure 8-5
). Many tend to look alike from the outside,
but the tag will identify the characteristics of your transmission
. DO NOT REMOVE OR
DESTROY THE TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION TAG!
Figure 8-5 - Sample transmission identification tag and location.
1.3.2 Removal
When removing a transmission,
use a transmission jack. A
transmission jack has a special
saddle and chains or straps for
securing the transmission to
keep from falling during removal
and installation (
Figure 8-6
). If
you do not have a transmission
jack, you can use a floor jack.
When using a floor jack, place a
piece of wood between the jack
pad and the transmission case
as illustrated in
Figure 8-7, View
A
, or a transmission adapter for
the floor jack as shown in
Figure
8-7, View B
. Move the
transmission to the workbench
with the jack lowered.
Use the following procedure to
remove a manual transmission:
1.
Secure the vehicle on a
hoist or set of jack stands.
Figure 8-6 - Transmission jack.
A hoist is better because it allows you to stand while working.
2.
Remove the transmission drain plug and drain the oil into a catch pan.
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