131 Maintenance Section Transmission Oil - Change g00809376 Illustration 221 12. The filler tube for the transmission is located near the center hitch. Remove the filler cap (8) and fill the transmission with oil. g00766094 Illustration 220 Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities” for the correct type of oil and for the correct amount of oil. 3. Remove transmission oil drain plug (7). Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container. Clean the drain plug and install the drain plug. 4. Remove four cover bolts and magnetic strainer cover (3). 13. Remove the transmission breather from the top of the transfer case.
Wash the breather in a clean, nonflammable solvent. Install the breather. 5. Remove suction screen (4) and tube (6) from the housing. Remove three magnets (5) from the tube. 14. Start the engine. Slowly operate the transmission controls in order to circulate the oil. 15. Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL position. Stop the engine. Inspect the transmission for leaks. 6. Wash the tube and the screen in a clean, nonflammable solvent. 7. Use a cloth, a stiff bristle brush or pressurized air to clean the magnets. 16. Check the transmission oil level. The dipstick (9) is located near the filler tube. The oil should be between marks on the dipstick.
NOTICE Do not drop or rap the magnets against any hard sur- face. Replace any damaged magnets. Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Transmission Oil Level - Check” for the correct procedure. 8. Clean the cover and inspect the cover seal. Replace the seal, if necessary. 9. Install three magnets (5) on the tube. Insert suction screen (4) and tube (6) in the housing. 10. Install the cover and the cover bolts. 11. Replace the transmission oil filter. Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Transmission Oil Filter - Replace” for the correct procedure.