how to change tranny fluid

[86toyonboggers]

i am installing a used tranny w56 in my toyota pickup was wondering if someone could explain where the drain plug is and where to fill also what type fluid should i use sorry for the noob questions

[WrenchTwister]

24mm Plugs.
fill is on left side in the middle.
drain is on the bottom.
takes GL-4 80W90.

Are you sure you can install a tranny?
post again when you need help. :spanka:

[bbagwell]

Make sure you get GL-4 gear oil too. Most of the stuff at the stores is GL-5. I know my old Nissan was very specific you had to use GL-4. GL-5 would cause damage.

[TT21]

ya man make sure you get help installing that. If you don't have a tranny jack, i used an engine hoist to get my tranny off the ground. rapped some tie downs round the tranny and then fed it through my shifter hole into the cab then cranked it up with the hoist from there.

[86toyonboggers]

you guys know how many quarts it takes to fill i work at a gm dealer so i got som gm gear oil it says gl4 80w 90 so it should be ok i also got some coastal gear oil but it says gl-4 gl-5 and gl-3 but on the back it says for top off only
sure i can change a transmission won't be the first or the last got to install two this weekend but i just don't know all the info on the toyota i am more familiar with honda car engines and stuff this truck is my trash truck but i love it best truck i have ever owned thanks for the help and info guys

[86toyonboggers]

ok guys one more question got the tranny in a drove it home tonight but i saw a plug on the bottom of the t-case is the fluid in the t-case separate from the tranny or is that just another drain because i do not see a plug to fill the t-case just the drain plug thanks again guys

[WrenchTwister]

t case is separte from the trans.
has the same plug as the trans.
24mm.
fill plug is located upper right rear of case.

fill each part till the fluid runs out the fill hole, let it sttle, and seal it up.

[keyice]

easiest way I know to put fluid in don't install the stick pour it in from the top, when it runs out the side plug your full.

[86toyonboggers]

already in now but i changed the tranny fluid but not the t-case so i am going to have to do that in the truck i guess thanks guys for all the help tranny went in pretty easy with some help and a floor jack and some cutting to my floor board but it cleared my bench seat thanks guys again for all the great help and info

[keyice]

if it is a top shift you can put it in by taking the stick out too, I hate pumping, or get a drill driven pump from harbor frieght for like 3 bucks one line in the 90 weight one in the fill hole, also heating the 90 helps make it faster by putting the bottle in hot water I guess I am lazy just got tired of pump, pump, pump.