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Originally Posted by Chad W
Thanks for the info. The washer has not dropped, as long as I'm able to center the thrust washer back on the pin and re-install is there an issue?
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The washer slides onto the "snout" sticking out of the plug, and then the thing you can see inside the trans slides over it during assembly. If there was a washer (not all do, it is used to take up the slack for casting differences on the cases), it is now down in the bottom of the trans. Unfortunately, the only way to know is to pull the box and take it apart to see.
Believe me, you are not the first, and probably will not be the last to make this mistake. You really need to know what you are doing before removing anything on these transmissions; small mistakes can be awfully expensive..............
How to change your manual transmission oil from the factory service manual:
Note: Part numbers sometimes change without notice. Always double check with your supplier that you have the latest part numbers.
Parts you will need:
3-4 liters 999 917 546 00 (Shell) Shell Transaxle (75W-90) or Mobil Mobilube PTX (75W-90)
Approved Manual Transmission Oils
000 043 204 20 Mobil (Mobilube PTX) - 20 liter container
000 043 204 19 Shell (Transaxle) - 20 liter container
999 917 546 00 Shell (Transaxle) - 1 liter container
Note: All are synthetic GL4 and GL5 rated (or "non-conventional processing") oils. GL oils have good light running properties because of their light low-temperature viscosity as well as a high level of temperature stability.
Tools you will need:
Tire ramps or jack
17 mm allen for the fill plug
16 mm triple square with a hole in the middle for the drain plug
Note: Most later cars have an 10 mm allen type plugs - we recommend checking before you start.
3 quart oil catch pan
Torque wrench (optional)
Drain Transmission Oil
Transmission oil should be changed when the engine/transmission has reached normal operating temperature. CAUTION - oil will be hot, take adequate precautions to avoid being burned.
Use ramps or jack up the vehicle at the points provided.
Remove underside panels to access the transmission. (Boxster owners you need to loosen the diagonal braces and then remove the transverse strut member. A little more work on a Boxster. When you put them back they need to have the bolts torqued to 48 ft lbs. (65 nm). See images Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image 5 ) (images courtesy of scherb)
Place oil collection pan under the transmission (at least 9 quarts). Always dispose of the waste oil in accordance with local legal requirements.
Unscrew oil filler screw (1).
Unscrew oil drain screw (2) and drain transmission oil.
Wait about 20 minutes for all the old oil to drain.
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Fill Transmission Oil
Clean oil drain and oil filler screw.
Screw in oil drain screw. Tightening torque: 22 ft-lb.
Fill with gear oil up to the bottom edge of the oil filler opening.
Screw in oil filler screw. Tightening torque: 22 ft-lb.
Install underside panels.
Model/Capacity (approx.)
Manual Transmission
911 Carrera (G96/00) - 2.7 liters
911 Carrera 4 (G96/30) - 2.7 liters
GT3 - 3.3 liters
Boxster (G86/00) - 2.25 liters
Turbo - 3.0 (to 3.8) liters
Front-axle Final Drive
911 Carrera 4 (Z96/00) - 1.5 liters
Turbo - 1.5 liters