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Old 16-08-2016
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I have had mine out twice. Didnt change the cam O ring the first time.
Did it by myself with 1 trolley jack & a bottle jack.
Leave the cross member on.
You can remove the gear leaver by using 2 bolts with nuts on them, all that remains is a little stub. Or you can remove the leaver all together.
In the parts sticky there is information on the seal. I have done over 150,000km since & the seal is fine.
Its worth cleaning the underside before you start.
I used about 3/4 of a meter of socket extensions to do the top torx bolts.
The 3 electrical connection plugs can be a pain.
I left both tailshafts attached to the gearbox, disconnected at diffs.
It is heavy.
Take the starter out early on as its bolted to the housing that needs to come off.
Be prepared to replace the clutch.
There are several O rings. To be on the safe side I backed them all up with plenty of silicone.
Good Luck !
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