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MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1) 7A-1
TYPE 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION7A- 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS7A- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE7A- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Oil 7A- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Control Levers 7A- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches 7A- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Rear Mounting 7A- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dismounting of Trans. Unit 7A- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remounting of Trans. Unit 7A-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . Extension Case (2WD MODEL) 7A-13. . . . . . . .
Extension Case Oil Seal
(2WD MODEL) 7A-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT REPAIR7A-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS7A-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS7A-14 . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL7A-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
As the aluminum case is sealed with liquid type gas-
ket, it is necessary to use genuine sealant or its equiv-
alent on its mating surfaces when reassembling it.
Also, the case fastening bolts must be tightened to
specified torque by means of the torque wrench and
tightening over or below the specified torque should
be avoided.
The description under ON-VEHICLE SERVICE in this
section covers a part of the TYPE 2 manual transmis-
sion and the transfer. The transfer is next to the trans-
mission as well, but their gear boxes are independent
and each of them has its own drain and level / filler
plugs for the oil change or the level check.
For the repair procedure of the transfer unit, refer to
Section 7D.
SECTION 7A
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(TYPE 1)
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The manual transmission consists of the input shaft,
main shaft, countershaft and reverse gear which are
installed in the aluminum case. Its gears are of for-
ward five speeds in synchro mesh and reverse one
speed in constant mesh system.
The main shaft gears are held by the needle bearings
and on them the synchronizer rings and synchronizer
sleeve & hubs are assembled.
The gear shift lever case is located at the upper be-
hind the transmission case and has a cam which pre-
vents direct gear shift from the 5th speed gear to the
reverse gear.
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DIAGNOSIS
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Gear slipping out of meshWorn shift fork shaft
Worn shift fork or synchronizer sleeve
Weak or damaged locating spring
Worn bearings on input shaft or main shaft
Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gear
Missing or disengagement of circlip(s)Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace sleeve and gear
Install
Gears refusing to disengageWeakened or broken synchronizer spring
Distorted shift shaft or shift forkReplace
Replace
Hard shiftingImproper clutch pedal free travel
Distorted or broken clutch disc
Damaged clutch pressure plate
Worn synchronizer ring
Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gear
Distorted shift shaftAdjust
Replace
Replace clutch cover
Replace
Replace sleeve and gear
Replace
NoiseInadequate or insufficient lubricant
Damaged or worn bearing(s)
Damaged or worn gear(s)
Damaged or worn synchronizer ring
Damaged or worn chamfered tooth on
sleeve or gearReplenish
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
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Viscosity chart
SAE
1. Reverse idle gear shaft bolt
(DO NOT LOOSEN IT)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1) 7A-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
GEAR OIL
INSPECTION AND CHANGE
1) Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and lift
vehicle horizontally.
2) With vehicle lifted up, check oil level and leakage. If leakage ex-
ists, correct or repair it.
3) Drain old oil and fill new specified oil as shown below by speci-
fied amount (roughly up to level hole).
NOTE:
It is highly recommended to use SAE 75W-90 gear oil.
Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work
than oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage and
status of breather hoses.
If water or rust is mixed in drained oil, be sure to check
breather hose and boot of transmission and transfer.
Gear Oil Specification
Oil grade: API GL-4
Viscosity: SAE 75W-85, 75W-90 or 80W-90
Oil Capacity:
Transmission 1.5 liters (3.2 / 2.6 US / Imp. pt)
Transfer 1.7 liters (3.6 / 3.0 US / Imp. pt)
4) Torque drain plug and level / filler plug as specified below after
applying sealant to its thread.
CAUTION:
Transmission oil must not be poured through gear shift
control lever part.
Do not loosen or remove reverse idle gear shaft bolt.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
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1. Bolt
2. Console box
bracket
3. Boot cover
1. Boot No. 3
2. Boot cover
3. Boot No. 2
4. Control lever
5. Lever case
6. Control case cover
7. Boot No. 1
1. Transmission control
lever locating bolt
2. Transfer control lever
locating bolt
7A-4 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1)
SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS
REMOVAL
1) Remove 4 screws at the front and rear and 2 clips at the center
then take off front and rear center console boxes.
NOTE:
To remove clip, push in its center pin first.
2) Remove console box bracket by removing bolts and lift up boot
cover and boot No. 2.
3) Remove boot clamp and then remove boot No. 1 from transmis-
sion shift lever case.
4) With gear shift control case cover pushed down with fingers, turn
it to counter clockwise and take out shift control lever.
5) Take out transfer shift control lever in similar manner as de-
scribed above.
INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
1) Check shift control lever lower portion and control lever locating
sheet for excessive wear, and boot for damage. Correct or re-
place if necessary.
2) Apply grease to pivot portions and seat, then install shift control
lever.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010
3) Perform above steps also for transfer shift control lever.
4) If control lever locating bolts (a) are replaced or retightened,
torque them as specified below.
Replacing of control lever locating bolts requires thread lock ce-
ment.
ªBº: Cement 99000-32020
Tightening Torque
(a): 17 N
.m (1.7 kg-m, 12.5 lb-ft)
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3, (a)
1. Coupler
2. Clamp3. 4WD switch
4. Boot No. 2
1. Back up light switch
2. 4WD switch
1. Back up light switch coupler
2. Front propeller shaft
SWITCHES
TRANSFER 4WD SWITCH
1) Remove console box and lift transmission control lever boots
No. 2 and No. 3. (Refer to page 7A-4.)
2) Remove transfer control lever boot No. 2, unclamp wiring on
transfer case to free it and pull off coupler.
3) Replace switch and connect as it was.
Tightening Torque
(a): 20 N
.m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 lb-ft)
4) Turn ON ignition switch, shift transfer shift control lever to 4WD
position and check that indicator lights. Turn OFF switch after
checking.
NOTE:
When removing and reinstalling switch, use care not to let
dust enter transfer box inside.
Make sure to reset clamp for wiring which is located
where invisible directly.
It is recommended to work on transfer shift control lever
boot No. 1 from underside of vehicle on lift.
Identify this switch by its leg part which is different for that
of back up light switch.
BACK UP LIGHT SWITCH
WARNING:
Refrain from work while exhaust center pipe is hot.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOTE:
When replacing switch, use care not to let dust enter transmis-
sion through switch hole.
1) Lift up vehicle.
2) Remove coupler(s) for switch wiring.
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2. Exhaust center pipe
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2. Back up light switch or 4WD switch1, (a)
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1. Back up light switch
2. Exhaust center pipe
1. Ohmmeter
2. Back up light switch or 4WD switch1, (a)
[Type 1]
[Type 2]
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1) 7A-7
3) Replace switch, connect and clamp as they were.
Tightening Torque
(a): 20 N
.m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 lb-ft) (Type 1)
(a): 45 N
.m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft) (Type 2)
4) When back up light switch has been replaced, check switch for
proper function with ignition switch turned ON and gear shifted
to reverse position. Turn OFF switch after checking its function.
INSPECTION OF 4WD SWITCH AND BACK UP LIGHT
SWITCH
1) Undo clamp and disconnect coupler of back up light switch
and / or 4WD switch.
2) Function of back up light switch can be checked as shown in fig-
ure.
There should be conduction at these terminals only when shift
lever is shifted to reverse position.
3) Function of transfer 4WD switch can be checked in the same
manner as back up light switch.
There should be conduction at these terminals when shift lever
is shifted to 4H, and 4L positions.
Upon completion of check, connect coupler and clamp wiring har-
ness as they were.
NOTE:
When replacing switch(es), use care not to let dust enter trans-
mission through switch hole(s).
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1. Transmission
2. Breather clamp
3. Breather hose
4. Wiring harness clamp
5. Intake manifold
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1) 7A-9
DISMOUNTING OF TRANS. UNIT
IN CABIN
Remove transmission shift control lever (refer to page 7A-4) and
transfer shift control lever knob.
IN ENGINE ROOM
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable of battery.
2) Remove breather hose from clamp at the rear end of cylinder
head.
3) Remove starting motor fixing bolts and nut and then remove
starter.
4) Remove transmission fastening bolts.
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1. Match mark
1. Flange bolt
2. Front propeller shaft
1. Transmission jack
2. Engine rear mounting member
7A-10 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1)
ON LIFT
1) Drain oil from transmission and transfer.
2) Give match marks on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown
in figure. (front and rear)
3) Remove flange bolts of rear propeller shaft universal joint and
pull out propeller shaft.
4) Remove flange bolts of front propeller shaft universal joint and
pull out propeller shaft.
5) Remove clutch operating cylinder from transmission. It is not
necessary to disconnect clutch hose from operating cylinder.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to drain transmission oil when dis-
mounting transmission and transfer for clutch mainte-
nance only.
Work without draining transfer oil is possible if front pro-
peller shaft is dismounted together with transmission and
transfer.
6) Remove clutch housing lower plate.
7) Disconnect couplers from 4WD switch, back up light switch and
speed sensor assembly and release their harness from clamps.
Remove nuts from joint with engine.
8) Apply transmission jack and remove engine rear mounting
member taking off its bolts.
9) After removing mounting member, move rearward transmission
and transfer assemblies placed on jack and then lower them.