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Maintenance Section
Transmission Oil - Change
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3. Remove transmission oil drain plug (7). Allow the
oil to drain into a suitable container. Clean the
drain plug and install the drain plug.
4. Remove four cover bolts and magnetic strainer
cover (3).
5. Remove suction screen (4) and tube (6) from
the housing. Remove three magnets (5) from the
tube.
6. Wash the tube and the screen in a clean,
nonflammable solvent.
7. Use a cloth, a stiff bristle brush or pressurized
air to clean the magnets.
NOTICE
Do not drop or rap the magnets against any hard sur-
face. Replace any damaged magnets.
8. Clean the cover and inspect the cover seal.
Replace the seal, if necessary.
9. Install three magnets (5) on the tube. Insert
suction screen (4) and tube (6) in the housing.
10. Install the cover and the cover bolts.
11. Replace the transmission oil filter.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Transmission Oil Filter - Replace” for
the correct procedure.
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12. The filler tube for the transmission is located
near the center hitch. Remove the filler cap (8)
and fill the transmission with oil.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Lubricant Viscosities and Refill
Capacities” for the correct type of oil and for the
correct amount of oil.
13. Remove the transmission breather from the top
of the transfer case. Wash the breather in a
clean, nonflammable solvent. Install the breather.
14. Start the engine. Slowly operate the transmission
controls in order to circulate the oil.
15. Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL
position. Stop the engine. Inspect the
transmission for leaks.
16. Check the transmission oil level. The dipstick (9)
is located near the filler tube. The oil should be
between marks on the dipstick.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Transmission Oil Level - Check” for the
correct procedure.