8-Bolt PTO Cover

Special Instructions

The 8-Bolt PTO Cover can be removed and installed with the transmission in-vehicle.

Special Tools

  • Gasket Sealant (Loctite 5188)
  • Plastic Scraper
  • Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner (Gasket Remover)
    Danger
    Do not handle non-chlorinated brake cleaner until all manufacturer precautions have been read and understood. Failure to follow precautions will result in serious personal injury or death.
    Caution
    Avoid contact between non-chlorinated brake cleaner and the transmission plastic components, electrical wiring and connectors. Failure to avoid contact will result in transmission component damage.

Component Identification

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1. 8-Bolt PTO Cover

2. PTO Cover Cap Screws (x8) - 18 mm

Drain Oil

  1. Locate the Oil Drain Plug on the back of the rear housing.

  2. Place a suitable container under the Oil Drain Plug.

    Note: If reusing oil, use a clean container free of contamination and debris.

  3. Remove the Oil Drain Plug with a 6 mm hex key and drain the oil.

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  4. If PTO-equipped, remove PTO and drain the oil.

  5. Inspect Oil Drain Plug and O-ring for damage. If damaged, replace the Oil Drain Plug; O-ring is serviced with plug.

  6. Install the Oil Drain Plug (6 mm) and torque to 24.5-29.5 Nm (18-22 lb-ft).

    Notice
    Do not over-torque drain plug or transmission damage may occur.
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Remove the 8-Bolt PTO Cover

  1. Remove 8 PTO Cover 18 mm cap screws.

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  2. Separate 8-Bolt PTO Cover from Main Housing at the 2 pry points.

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Install the 8-Bolt PTO Cover

  1. Clean the sealing surface on the transmission and 8-Bolt PTO cover with gasket remover and a plastic scraper. Let air dry then wipe with a clean dry cloth.

    Notice
    Do not use abrasive scrapers or powered tools to clean sealing surfaces or sealing surfaces may be damaged and leak.
  2. Inspect threaded bolt holes for debris and clean if necessary.

    Notice
    Ensure there is nothing in the threaded bolt holes or the transmission may be damaged when cap screws are tightened.
  3. Apply Gasket Sealant with a bead width of 1.4-2.4 mm (0.055-0.094 inch) to Main Housing as shown in pattern below.

    Notice
    Ensure there is nothing in the threaded bolt holes or the transmission may be damaged when cap screws are tightened.

    Note: Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of applying Gasket Sealant.

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  4. Install the 8-Bolt PTO Cover onto Main Housing with 8 18 mm cap screws and torque to 69-81 Nm (51-60 lb-ft) in a criss-cross pattern.

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Fill Oil

Note: Perform the transmission fill procedure with transmission installed in vehicle to ensure proper transmission angle.

  1. Remove the Oil Fill Plug with a 6 mm hex key.

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  2. Place a suitable container under the Oil Check Plug and remove the Oil Check Plug with a 6 mm hex key.

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  3. Fill the transmission with PS-386 lube until a small amount of oil runs out of the Oil Check Plug hole.

    Note: Fill capacity is approximately 7.5-8.5 liters (16-18 pints) depending on the transmission angle.

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  4. Inspect Oil Check Plug and O-ring for damage. If damaged, replace the Oil Check Plug; O-ring is serviced with plug.

  5. Install the Oil Check Plug (6 mm) and torque to 24.5-29.5 Nm (18-22 lb-ft).

    Notice
    Do not over-torque the Oil Fill Plug or transmission damage may occur.
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  6. Inspect Oil Fill Plug and O-ring for damage. If damaged, replace the Oil Fill Plug; O-ring is serviced with plug.

  7. Install the Oil Fill Plug (6 mm) and torque to 24.5-29.5 Nm (18-22 lb-ft).

    Notice
    Do not over-torque the Oil Fill Plug or transmission damage may occur.
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  8. Inspect transmission for a PTO.

    • If not PTO-equipped, process complete.
    • If PTO-equipped, start the engine and run for 1 to 2 minutes to fill the PTO with oil, key off and repeat the Fill Oil Procedure.
    Caution
    Failure to repeat the Fill Oil service procedure to verify proper transmission oil level when equipped with a PTO may result in low transmission oil and component damage.