Transmission Code Letters, Reading

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

On the transmission near the selector lever cable -two arrows-.

Fig 1: Location Of Additional Code Letters (Some Transmissions)

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If these cannot be read, then transmission code letters can also be read under the transmission mount bracket.

To read the transmission code letters under the bracket directly from the transmission, the engine and transmission must be supported. The transmission mount bracket -A- must be removed. Lower the engine/transmission just enough until it is possible to slide the bracket toward the rear. If lowered further, the pendulum support could be damaged. After being assembled, the selector lever cable must be adjusted. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

Fig 2: Identifying Left Assembly Mounting Console

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A detailed description of how to remove the bracket is not needed here. Refer to "Transmission, Removing".

Short Description:

Remove the air filter housing and battery.

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

-- Remove the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts -2- and the engine mount bracket to transmission bolts -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Support Plate And Bolts

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-- Then, lower the engine/transmission slightly using the engine support bridge 10-222 A spindles until the bracket -A- can be removed.

In most cases, 2 turns on the spindle are enough to remove the bracket -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Support Plate

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-- After installing the bracket, always adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .