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Transmission Identification

For an example, see -arrow-.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Identification
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  1. GKF -

    Transmission Code

  2. 10.05.2 -

    10 May 2002

  3. 14 -

    Plant Code

  4. 14 15 -

    Time

  5. 001 -

    Serial Number

On some transmissions, additional code letters are applied at the top of the transmission in the vicinity of the selector lever cable -arrows-.

Fig 2: Location Of Additional Code Letters (Some Transmissions)
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The code letters of the transmission are also listed on the vehicle data stickers.

If the data plate is not available, a different transmission was accidentally installed or there is no definite way to identify the installed transmission, read the transmission code letters directly from the transmission.

Reading Transmission Code Letters 

The transmission code letters are on the transmission at least in two different locations.

Read the transmission code on the top of the transmission near the selector lever cable -arrows-.

Fig 3: Location Of Additional Code Letters (Some Transmissions)
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NOTE:

If these cannot be read or are on the head, the transmission code letters can also be read under the right transmission mount bracket.

In order to read off code letters under the bracket directly from the transmission, the engine and transmission must be supported. The left transmission mount bracket -A- must be removed. When doing this, it is important to lower the engine/transmission only far enough until the bracket can be slid toward the rear.

After reassembly, the selector lever cable must be adjusted. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

CAUTION:

If lowered too far, the pendulum support could be damaged.

-- Remove the left transmission mount bracket -A- by lowering the engine and transmission until the bracket can slide back.

Fig 4: Identifying Left Assembly Mounting Console
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A detailed description on how to remove the bracket is not needed here. Refer to "Transmission, Removing".

Short Description

Remove the air filter and battery.

Install the engine support bridge 10-222A and support the engine/transmission. Do not lift up.

-- Remove all the transmission mount/bracket bolts -1 and 2- for the bracket -A-.

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Support Plate And Bolts
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-- Then lower the engine/transmission slightly using the 10-222A spindles until the bracket can be removed.

In most case, 5 turns of the spindle are enough to remove the bracket -arrow-.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Support Plate
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Installation is performed in reverse order of removal.

-- Replace all left mount bolts

-- First install all new bolts by hand

-- Install the bracket -A- and the transmission mount/bracket bolts -1 and 2-. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Support Plate And Bolts
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-- After installing the bracket, always adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

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