23 00 037 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-17BG)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only the approved transmission oil.

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

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 gearbox

Convert shift rod joint.

Push back retaining ring (1) and drive out dowel pin (2).

Fig 1: Pushing Back Retaining Ring And Drive Out Dowel Pin

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NOTE: Check damping disk (6) for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Damping Disk

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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 23 41 EXTERNAL GEARSHIFT COMPONENTS for specifications.

Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe greasing specification.