Transmission (vehicles with 12-cylinder 6.0L MPI engine (W12)), removing and installing
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
- Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions .
- General repair notes → Repair instructions .
Removing
The automatic transmission 09E is removed downward together with the engine and then separated from the engine →
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CAUTION:
- If transmission is not set down correctly, components can be damaged.
- The transmission must not be set down on the ATF cooler - B - or transmission oil pan.
NOTE:
- All cable ties which are detached or cut open when removing the transmission must be replaced in the same position when installing.
Installing
Perform and observe the following test steps.
- Before installing transmission, check for correct position of alignment bushings on engine/crankcase.
- If an intermediate plate was equipped between the engine and transmission, reinstall it in the same position.
- Make sure that no wires become pinched when connecting the engine and transmission.
- To secure torque converter to drive plate, use new ribbed bolts.
- Install 6 bolts - arrows - of torque converter in the opening of removed starter hand-tight at first (turn crankshaft 1 /3 turn further for each bolt).
- Then, tighten bolts of torque converter to specified torque (turn crankshaft 1 /3 revolution further for each bolt).
- Route and secure transmission ventilation hose according to the illustration.
1 - Clamp
2 - Cable tie
3 - Securing clip
4 - Securing clip with cable tie
- Press securing clip in and secure ventilation hose with cable tie
5 - Clamp
6 - Vent valve
- Connect ATF cooler to cooling hoses → ATF cooling lines, assembly overview .
- Install transmission supports and transmission mounts → Rear transmission supports and transmission mounts, removing and installing .
- Adjust selector lever cable → Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting .
- Check axle oil level in transmission → Gear oil in automatic transmission .
- Check ATF level → ATF in planetary gearing .
Torque specifications
| Component | Nm |
|---|---|
| Drive axle heat shield to transmission M8 | 23 |
| Heat shield for drive shaft to transmission M8 | 24 |
| Component | Nm |
|---|---|
| Drive plate to torque converter qty. 6, replace bolts | |
| 12-cylinder engine 6.0 L | 85 |
Securing engine/transmission - vehicles with 12-cyl. MPI engine (W12)
| Item | Bolt | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 8, 11, 12 | M12x62 | 65 |
| 2 | M12x105 | 65 |
| 3 | M12x55 | 45 |
| 4 | M10x150 | 65 1) |
| 5 | M12x95 | 65 |
| 6, 7 | M12x90 | 65 |
| 9 | M12x67 | 65 |
| 10 | M12x70 | 65 |
| A | Alignment sleeves for centering | |
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