Section 07: TRANSMISSION
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6. Remove transmission dipstick and filler tube.
7. Disconnect propeller shaft from transmission
and remove its safety guard. Refer to Section
09, "PROPELLER SHAFT".
8. Disconnect the two oil cooler hoses from
transmission. Cover hose ends and fittings to
prevent fluid contamination.
WARNING
A significant amount of oil may drain from oil
lines when they are disconnected.
9. Disconnect all sensors on L.H. side of the
transmission.
10. Disconnect main wiring harness.
11. Disconnect the air supply line (steel-braided
hose) from retarder control valve (if
applicable).
12. Remove any locking tie, clamp and bracket
that may interfere with the removal of
transmission.
13. Support transmission using a suitable
transmission jack.
Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine Only
Remove the access plug from the flywheel
housing on the R.H. side below starter. From
access plug, remove the 12 converter-to-flexible
plate attaching screws. Cranking the engine to
gain access to the attaching screws may be done
by turning the crankshaft pulley using a suitable
adapter (fig. 10).
FIGURE 10: ENGINE CRANKING POSITION 01153
Volvo D13 Engine Only
Remove starter motor located on engine L.H.
side. Removing the starter motor will allow access
to unfasten the 12 converter-to-flexible plate
attaching screws. Remove the plug located below
starter motor and install cranking tool (88800014).
Cranking the engine to gain access to the
attaching screws may be done by turning the
cranking tool using a suitable adapter (fig. 11).
FIGURE 11: VOLVO ENGINE CRANKING POSITION
CAUTION
Do not rotate alternator shaft clockwise to avoid
removing tension on belt.
14. Remove the 12 screws retaining the torque
converter housing to the flywheel housing.
CAUTION
Make sure transmission-to-engine alignment is
maintained when removing screws to avoid
damaging torque converter housing.
15. Slowly pull transmission straight out to clear
the engine.
16. Remove the transmission.
6. TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER REMOVAL
6.1 TRANSMISSION WITHOUT RETARDER
6.1.1 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine
Stop engine and allow engine to cool. Close
both heater line shutoff valves (refer to Section
05 ‘’Cooling’’).
To drain the cooling system, proceed as per
Section 05 ‘’Cooling’’, paragraph 5: Draining. If
the cooling system is contaminated, flush