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Tools Required

J 36850 Assembly Lubricant


    Object Number: 20833  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the oil feed pipes (83) for plugged passages, bent pipes, or cracks.
  2. Inspect the oil feed pipe seal rings (82) in order to verify the proper location of the seal rings (82).
  3. Important: The oil feed pipe seals are glued into place during initial assembly. If you must replace a seal ring, be sure to thoroughly clean any residual glue from the oil feed pipes.

  4. Replace the seal rings (82) only if they are cut, swelled or damaged.
  5. Clean and dry the oil feed pipes.

  6. Object Number: 20166  Size: SH
  7. Install new oil feed pipe seal rings (82) if necessary.
  8. Retain any newly installed oil feed pipe seal rings (82) with J 36850 or equivalent.
  9. Install the oil feed pipe assembly (83) onto the transmission case (51).
  10. 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.

  11. Install the four oil feed pipe bolts (81). Hand start the bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

Special Tools

J 36850 Assembly Lubricant or equivalent

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 20833  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the oil feed pipes (83) for plugged passages, bent pipes, or cracks.
  2. Inspect the oil feed pipe seal rings (82) in order to verify the proper location of the seal rings (82).
  3. Note: The oil feed pipe seals are glued into place during initial assembly. If you must replace a seal ring, be sure to thoroughly clean any residual glue from the oil feed pipes.

  4. Replace the seal rings (82) only if they are cut, swelled or damaged.
  5. Clean and dry the oil feed pipes.

  6. Object Number: 20166  Size: SH
  7. Install new oil feed pipe seal rings (82) if necessary.
  8. Retain any newly installed oil feed pipe seal rings (82) with J 36850 lubricant or equivalent.
  9. Install the oil feed pipe assembly (83) onto the transmission case (51).
  10. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  11. Install the four oil feed pipe bolts (81). Hand start the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).