Removal Of Transmission Unit

Transmission Components.
(A) Front half housing. (B) Forward clutch group. (C) Rear half housing. (D) Reverse clutch group. (E) Output shaft group.

1. Drain the oil from transmission by removing the drain plug.

2. Mark the output flange and companion flange so they will always be assembled identically.

3. Disconnect the output and companion flanges.

4. Disconnect linkage, wiring, and plumbing and remove any components that would interfere with the removal of the transmission.

5. Support the transmission with a hoist and remove the mounting bolts.

6. Support the rear of the engine with blocks if necessary.

7. Remove the twelve bolts that secure the transmission to the engine.

8. Push the transmission away from the engine to remove the drive spider from the drive ring.