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Transmission Fluid Draining



Transmission Fluid Draining

Tool Required

J 44873 Shoulder Bolts





1. Remove the fluid pan drain plug (63) and seal (64), and allow the transmission fluid to drain.





2. Put transmission in park.
3. Install the J 44873 to hold the prop shaft flange (31).

Important: Discard retainer (30), seal (32), washer (33) and nut (34).

4. Remove the prop shaft flange nut (34).
5. Remove the prop shaft flange washer (33) and seal (32).
6. Remove the prop shaft flange (31) and the output shaft assembly retainer (30).
7. Slowly rotate the transmission to a vertical position, with the bell housing facing up, and allow any excess fluid to drain.