REMOVING TRANSMISSION
Section III
3–1. DRAINING TRANSMISSION Drain the transmission fluid before removing the transmission from the vehicle. 1. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan. Examine the drained fluid for evidence of contamination (2–8. TRANSMISSION FLUID CONTAMINATION). Reinstall the drain plug. 2. Remove the transmission fill tube if it interferes with transmission removal. Plug the fill tube hole in the main housing to keep dirt from entering the transmission. NOTE: A significant amount of fluid may drain from the hydraulic lines when they are disconnected from the transmission. 3. Disconnect all hydraulic lines from the transmission. Remove the lines from the vehicle if they interfere with transmission removal. Plug all openings to keep dirt from entering the hydraulic system. 3–2. DISCONNECTING CONTROLS 1. Disconnect the external wiring harness at the feedthrough harness connector. Loosen the bolt that retains the 24way feedthrough connector to the transmission. Refer to Figure 1–4 or Figure 1–5. Prevent dirt or moisture from entering a disconnected connector. Position the wiring harness so it does not interfere with transmission removal. 2. Disconnect linkage from the customerfurnished transmission shift lever. Position the disconnected linkage so it does not interfere with transmission removal. Leave the shift lever on the transmission. 3. If PTO(s) is (are) used, disconnect the PTO(s) wiring harness(es). 4. If parking brake is present, disconnect linkage.
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