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Extension Case: Installation

  1. Install the extension case.
    1. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the extension case as shown in the figure.
      NOTE:
      • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surfaces of the extension case and transmission case.
      • Install within 10 min. after applying liquid gasket.

      Preparation items: 

      Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent

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    2. Temporarily install the extension case and the clamp (A).
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal of the extension case.
      • Be sure to install the extension case with the shift position in neutral status.
      • Always use a new bolt.
      • Align the knock pin into the knock pin hole correctly.
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    3. Tighten the bolts securing the extension case and clamp.

      Tightening torque: 

      29 N.m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.4 ft-lb)

  2. Install the bolt securing the shift block.
    CAUTION: Always use a new bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    31 N.m (3.2 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb)

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  3. Install the holder, compression spring, and lock ball pin.
    CAUTION: Always use a new holder.

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)

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    (A) Holder
    (B) Compression spring
    (C) Lock ball pin
  4. Install the head straight screw plug, compression spring, and lock ball pin.
    CAUTION: Always use a new head straight screw plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

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    (A) Head straight screw plug
    (B) Compression spring
    (C) Lock ball pin
  5. Install the back-up light switch. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION>SWITCHES AND HARNESS>INSTALLATION>BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH .
  6. Install the neutral position switch. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION>SWITCHES AND HARNESS>INSTALLATION>NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH .
  7. Install the transmission body. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION>TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .