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End cover, removing and installing: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - End Cover, Removing And Installing
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Removing 

NOTE:
CAUTION: Do not run engine with the end cover removed or without ATF filling and do not tow vehicle.
Fig 2: Removing Bolts & Slowly Release Rear Crossmember Using VAG1383A Engine/Transmission Jack
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Vehicles with oval connector: 

Fig 3: Disengaging Harness Connector From Transmission
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Vehicles with round connector: 

Fig 4: Disengaging Electrical Harness Connector And Disconnecting From Transmission
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All: 

Fig 5: Removing Bracket For Selector Lever Cable By First Removing Bolts
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Fig 6: Using Pry Lever 80-200 To Press Selector Lever Cable From Lever For Selector Shaft
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Fig 7: Removing Bolts And Transmission Support From Transmission
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Fig 8: Removing Bolts And End Cover
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Installing 

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:
  • Replace sealing rings, seals and bolts for end cover.

Vehicles with round connector: 

Fig 9: Sliding New Twin Lip Oil Seal With Twin Lips Facing Outward Onto Connector At Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217
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Vehicles with oval connector: 

Fig 10: Sliding New Twin Lip Oil Seal With Twin Lips Facing Outward Onto Connector At Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217
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All: 

Fig 11: Sliding New Twin Lip Oil Seal With Twin Lips Facing Outward Onto Connector At Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217
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NOTE:
  • There are metal and paper seals. The new seal must be made of the same material as the old one .
  • Make sure bushings are seated properly.
Fig 12: Locating New Bolts First Hand-Tight And In Diagonal Sequence
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Fig 13: Removing Bracket For Selector Lever Cable By First Removing Bolts
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NOTE:
  • Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
  • Lightly grease eyelet and ball socket of selector lever cable with polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2  before installing.
Fig 14: Pressing Selector Shaft Lever On Transmission Completely Toward Rear
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Fig 15: Removing Support Bracket For Selector Lever Cable
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NOTE:
  • Take care not to bend selector shaft lever when pressing it on; support it if necessary, as otherwise selector mechanism can no longer be adjusted properly.
Fig 16: Removing Bolts And Transmission Support From Transmission
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