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Tools Required

J 36850 TRANSJEL™


    Object Number: 474268  Size: SH
  1. Install the channel plate to drive sprocket thrust washer (34) onto the channel plate (27).
  2. Retain the thrust washer (34) with J 36850 or equivalent.
  3. Install a new channel plate to case gasket (28) onto the transmission case (51).
  4. Install the channel plate assembly onto the transmission case (51). The channel plate should fit tightly over the guide pins (45) located on the transmission case (51).
  5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Install the two channel plate to driven sprocket support bolts (25).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the two channel plate to driven sprocket bolts (25) to 14 N·m (10.5 lb ft).


    Object Number: 571023  Size: SH
  8. Install the six channel plate to case bolts (25). Hand tighten the bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the six channel plate to case bolts and the two channel plate to driven sprocket support bolts to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

  10. Install the two channel plate to case bolts (8). Hand tighten bolts.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the two channel plate to case bolts (8) to 14 N·m (10.5 lb ft).

Special Tools

J 36850 Assembly Lubricant

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 474268  Size: SH
  1. Install the channel plate to drive sprocket thrust washer (34) onto the channel plate (27).
  2. Retain the thrust washer (34) with J 36850 lubricant or equivalent.
  3. Install a new channel plate to case gasket (28) onto the transmission case (51).
  4. Install the channel plate assembly onto the transmission case (51). The channel plate should fit tightly over the guide pins (45) located on the transmission case (51).
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the two channel plate to driven sprocket support bolts (25). Tighten the two channel plate to driven sprocket bolts (25) to 14 N·m (10.5 lb ft).

  7. Object Number: 571023  Size: SH
  8. Install the six channel plate to case bolts (25). Hand tighten the bolts. Tighten the six channel plate to case bolts and the two channel plate to driven sprocket support bolts to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).