Transmission, Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge10-222A
Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and hook10-222A/10
Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.)10-222A/12
Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 1910-222A/19
Engine Support Bridge - Sub-frame Adapter10-222A/22
Bracket - Multiple Use30-211A
Pry Lever80-200
Lifting Tackle3033
Engine/Transmission JackVAG1383A
Shop CraneVAS6100
Engine Bung SetVAS 6122
Crankshaft SocketT40058
Used Oil Collection And Extraction UnitSMN372500
Engine Support - Basic SetT40091
Engine Support - Supplement KitT40093A
Gearbox SupportT40173

Removing

NOTE:

Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

Refer to TRANSMISSION, CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the left and right catalytic converters. Refer to Exhaust System, Emission Controls .

-- Remove the rear driveshaft. Refer to REAR DRIVESHAFT .

-- Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to FRONT DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the A/C compressor ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the generator bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Generator Bracket & Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Right Coolant Pipe Bolts -1- And ATF Bolt -2-

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NOTE:

Ignore item -3-.

-- Place the Used Oil Collection And Extraction UnitSMN372500 under the transmission.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts -1 And 2-

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NOTE:

Pay attention to the rules of cleanliness when working on an automatic transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and then remove the ATF pipes from the transmission.

-- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the Engine Bung SetVAS6122.

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Right Coolant Pipe On The Transmission Bolt And Hose Clamp -2-

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NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 5: Identifying Bracket & Bolts

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-- Remove the bracket for the right catalytic converter.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3-.

Fig 6: Connect Connectors -1 Through 3-

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-- Free up the ventilation hose -4-.

Fig 7: Identifying Left Rear Coolant Pipes On Transmission Clamps And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

NOTE:

Ignore items -1, 2 and 3-.

-- Remove ball head -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever80-200.

Fig 8: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Ball Head -1- And Cable Mounting Bracket Bolt -2-

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-- Remove the bolts -2- and then remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Insert the Crankshaft SocketT40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 9: Guide Pin And Adapter T40058

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The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
The small diameter -arrow 2- faces the adapter.

-- Control the crankshaft with the Crankshaft SocketT40058 and an angled wrench to loosen the drive plate bolts.

Fig 10: Counter Hold Crankshaft Using Socket T40058

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CAUTION:

Danger of camshaft timing chain jumping off.

When mounting, turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- Remove the cover -2- forward.

Fig 11: Identifying Cover -2-

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-- Rotate each crankshaft 120° in the direction of engine rotation and remove the 6 torque converter bolts -1- in the opening for the starter.

-- Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolts -3 to 11-.

Fig 12: Identifying Aluminum Bolts - 1 Through 11 -

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-- Mount the Engine Support Bridge10-222A on the fender bolting edge as illustrated.

Fig 13: Identifying 10 - 222 A Mounted On Fender Bolting Edge

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The Lifting Tackle3033 spindles are in the back.

-- Engage the spindle carabiner hook into the rear engine lifting eyes.

-- Mount the Engine Support Bridge10-222A on the notches on the longitudinal member and install the remaining parts of the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 1910-222A/19 as illustrated.

Fig 14: Identifying 10 - 222 A /19 Mounted On Notches On Longitudinal Member And Install Remaining Parts Of 10 - 222 A

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-- Slide the Engine Support - Basic Set - SupportT40091/2 with the T40093/5 into both ConnectorsT40093/4.

WARNING:

Risk of accident if the engine support bridge is not secure.

Secure the Engine Support - Basic Set - SupportT40091/2 with the bolts and splints from the ConnectorT40093/4.

-- Attach the carabiner hook from the Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and HYook10-222A/10 to the front lifting eye on the right side of the engine.

-- Pretension the engine evenly using the three spindles, but do not lift.

-- Position the Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A with the Gearbox SupportT40173 under the transmission and secure it with a strap, as illustrated.

Fig 15: Identifying T40173 & V.A.G 1383 Supporting Transmission

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the ATF pan.

Adjust the transmission support so that the transmission is not resting on the surface of the ATF pan.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- from the transmission support.

Fig 16: Identifying Transfer Case Support Bolts -1 And 2-

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-- Separate the transmission from the engine by pushing the torque converter off the drive plate through opening for the starter that was removed earlier.

-- Carefully lower the transmission with the Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A.

CAUTION:

A torque converter that slips out can destroy the ATF pump driver if the Bracket - Multiple Use30-211A is mounted.

When converter is inserted correctly, distance -a- between contact surfaces on threaded holes and on converter and torque converter bell housing contact surfaces is at least 19 mm.

Fig 17: Measuring Torque Converter

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-- Use the Bracket - Multiple Use30-211A to secure the torque converter inside the transmission from falling out.

Fig 18: Identifying Bracket -30-211A- Attached To Secure Torque Converter

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-- Secure the Lifting Tackle3033 to the transmission and to the transfer case as illustrated.

Fig 19: Securing 3033 To Transmission And To Transfer Case

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-- If it is necessary to separate the transmission from the transfer case, use the Shop CraneVAS6100 to lift the transmission with the transfer case off the Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A and set it down so it is not resting on the oil pan.

-- Separate the transfer case from the transmission. Refer to TRANSFER CASE OVERVIEW .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge10-222A
Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and Hook10-222A/10
Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.)10-222A/12
Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 1910-222A/19
Engine Support Bridge - Sub-frame Adapter10-222A/22
Bracket - Multiple Use30-211A
Pry Lever80-200
Lifting Tackle3033
Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A
Shop CraneVAS6100
Engine Bung SetVAS6122
Crankshaft SocketT40058
Engine Support - Basic SetT40091
Engine Support - Supplement KitT40093A
Gearbox SupportT40173

Removing

NOTE:

Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

Refer to TRANSMISSION, CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the particulate filter. Refer to PARTICULATE FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear driveshaft. Refer to REAR DRIVE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to FRONT DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left coolant pipe from the transmission. Refer to LEFT COOLANT PIPE ON TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Identifying Left Coolant Pipe Removal

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-- Remove the upper left coolant pipes from the transmission. Refer to LEFT COOLANT PIPE ON TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Left Upper Coolant Pipes Removal

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-- Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying ATF Transmission Line Bolt -Arrow-

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3-.

Fig 4: Connect Connectors -1 Through 3-

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-- Remove ball head -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever80-200.

Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Ball Head -1- And Cable Mounting Bracket Bolt -2-

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-- Remove the bolts -2- and then remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Insert the Crankshaft SocketT40058 guide pins as follows:

Fig 6: Guide Pin And Adapter T40058

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The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
The small diameter -arrow 2- faces the adapter.

-- Control the crankshaft using the Crankshaft SocketT40058 to loosen the torque converter bolts.

Fig 7: Identifying TDC With Special Tool Adapter T140058

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CAUTION:

Danger of camshaft timing chain jumping off.

When mounting, turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- Remove the cover -2-.

Fig 8: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts -1- & Cover -2-

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-- Rotate each crankshaft 120° in the direction of engine rotation and remove the 6 torque converter bolts -1- in the opening for the starter.

-- Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolts -3 to 10-.

Fig 9: Identifying Alignment Sleeves -A- For Centering Engine/Transmission Are In Cylinder Block

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-- Mount the Engine Support Bridge10-222A on the fender bolting edge as illustrated.

Fig 10: Identifying 10 - 222 A Mounted On Fender Bolting Edge

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The Lifting Tackle3033 spindles are in the back.

-- Engage the spindle carabiner hook into the rear engine lifting eyes.

-- Mount the Engine Support Bridge10-222A on the notches on the longitudinal member and install the remaining parts of the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 1910-222A/19 as illustrated.

Fig 11: Identifying 10 - 222 A /19 Mounted On Notches On Longitudinal Member

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-- Slide the SupportT40091/2 with the T40093/5 into both ConnectionsT40093/4.

WARNING:

Risk of accident if the engine support bridge is not secure.

Secure the SupportT40091/2 with the bolts and splints from the ConnectorT40093/4.

-- Attach the carabiner hook from the Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and Hook10-222A/10 to the front lifting eye on the right side of the engine.

-- Position the Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A with the Gearbox SupportT40173 under the transmission and secure it with a strap, as illustrated.

Fig 12: Identifying T40173 & V.A.G 1383 Supporting Transmission

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the ATF pan.

Adjust the transmission support so that the transmission is not resting on the surface of the ATF pan.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- from the transmission support.

Fig 13: Identifying Transfer Case Support Bolts -1 And 2-

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-- Carefully lower the transmission with the Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A.

-- Pretension the engine evenly using the three spindles, but do not lift.

NOTE:

Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the escaping ATF.

Fig 14: Identifying ATF Pipes Inserted Into Transmission

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Pay attention to the rules of cleanliness when working on an automatic transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and pull the ATF pipes off the transmission.

NOTE:

Depending on the date of manufacture, the ATF pre-heater and the bolts -2- are not attached to the top of the transmission.

-- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the Engine Bung SetVAS6122.

-- Separate the transmission from the engine by pushing the torque converter off the drive plate through opening for the starter that was removed earlier.

CAUTION:

A torque converter that slips out can destroy the ATF pump driver if the Bracket - Multiple Use30-211A is mounted.

When converter is inserted correctly, distance -a- between contact surfaces on threaded holes and on converter and torque converter bell housing contact surfaces is at least 19 mm.

Fig 15: Measuring Torque Converter

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-- Use the Bracket - Multiple Use30-211A to secure the torque converter inside the transmission from falling out.

Fig 16: Identifying Bracket -30-211A- Attached To Secure Torque Converter

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-- Secure the Lifting Tackle3033 to the transmission and to the transfer case as illustrated.

Fig 17: Securing 3033 To Transmission And To Transfer Case

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-- Separate the transfer case from the transmission. Refer to TRANSFER CASE OVERVIEW .