23 00 036 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-37BZ/DZ)
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IMPORTANT:
After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drain gear oil at oil drain plug. For tightening torque refer to 23 00 4AZ in COMPLETE TRANSMISSION .
- Remove transmission.
Convert following parts from previous transmission to new transmission.
- Release bearing and release lever.
- Ball pin and spring wire clip.
- Studs for clutch slave cylinder.
- Reversing light switch tightening torque refer to 23 41 5AZ in 23 41 EXTERNAL GEARSHIFT COMPONENTS for specifications.
Unfasten screws.
Remove and convert transmission bearing block.
For tightening torque refer to 23 71 3AZ/4AZ in 23 71 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS .
NOTE:
Illustrations show E60.
Convert shift rod joint.
Push back retaining ring (1) and drive out dowel pin (2).
NOTE:
Check damping disk (6) for damage and replace if necessary.
Add final details to vehicle.
Check oil level.
Installation:
Observe greasing specification.