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Special Tools

    • KM-6155 Guide Pins
    • SA9105E /MKM-883-1A Engine Support Fixture (3-Bar)

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
  2. Remove the upper engine cover, if equipped.
  3. Remove the gearbox cover.

  4. Object Number: 1936566  Size: SH
  5. Remove the reversing lamp switch (1).
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness plug, reversing lamp switch.

  7. Remove the front frame. Refer to Front Frame Replacement.

  8. Object Number: 1935823  Size: SH
  9. Remove the left engine damping block.
  10. • Remove from the left engine damping block bracket.
    • Remove the 3 bolts (1).

    Note: Do not damage the wiring harnesses and attaching parts.

  11. Lower the engine and transmission SA9105E /MKM-883-1A approximately 5 cm.
  12. Remove the front left wheel.
  13. Note: When dismantling the end shield (1) it is essential to use KM-6155 (2) as otherwise the shaft seal ring of the central release will be damaged.

  14. Remove the end shield cover.

  15. Object Number: 1935876  Size: SH

    Note: Be careful of the guide sleeves, magnet (3) and spacer washer (4) for axle reverse idler gear.

  16. Screw the KM-6155 into the threaded bores.
  17. Remove the end shield.
  18. Remove the 4 bolts (arrows).

    Note: Replace damaged components.

  19. Check all parts for damage.
  20. Clean the sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install a new end shield gasket to the transmission with roller bearing grease.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1948702  Size: SH

    Note: 

       • Check that the magnet (1) and friction washer (2), are correctly seated.
       • Use new bolts.

  3. Install the end shield (4).
  4. Carefully insert the end shield into the transmission housing.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 4 new bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  5. Remove KM-6155 (3)
  6. Install the end shield cover.
  7. Install the left front wheel.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the left front wheel to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  9. Lift the engine and transmission with SA9105E /MKM-883-1A.

  10. Object Number: 1935823  Size: SH
  11. Install the left engine damping block.
  12. • Attach to the left support for engine damping block.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 3 bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

  13. Install the front frame. Refer to Front Frame Replacement.

  14. Object Number: 1936566  Size: SH
  15. Install the reversing lamp switch.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the reversing lamp switch to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

    • Using new seal ring.
    • Connect the wiring harness plug for the reversing lamp switch.
  17. Attach the gearbox cover to the transmission.
  18. Install the upper engine cover, if present.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  20. Install the batter tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
  21. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement.
  22. For reprogramming procedures, refer to Control Module References.