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Automatic Transmission: Removal

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  1. Disconnect battery, negative lead to body. See INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
  2. Remove complete exhaust system. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (M62, M54) .
  3. Remove reinforcement plate. Remove front splash guard.
  4. Remove left or right heat shields. See Fig 1. Unclip cable of oxygen sensors.
  5. Release stabilizer and slide forwards. See STABILIZER .
  6. Remove heat shield at rear. Remove front propeller shaft. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT . Unclip vent line from transmission at holder (engine).
  7. Brace clamping bush (1) and loosen nut (2). See Fig 2.
  8. Grip cable (1) at hexagon (2). See Fig 3. Unfasten nut (3). Remove cable (1) from bracket.
  9. Remove bracket for oil lines from engine oil sump. See Fig 4.
  10. Remove bracket for oil lines from the power steering pump. See Fig 5.
  11. Place oil container below. Unfasten banjo bolt (1) at inlet and remove oil line. See Fig 6.
  12. Release and detach union screw (2) on oil return line. See Fig 7. Move both oil lines to the left side.
  13. Assemble Special Tools (00 2 030 / 24 5 301 / 24 0 250). To do so, insert pivot pin into rear bore of Special Tool (24 5 301). See Fig 8. Special Tool (24 5 301) is provided with an additional bore. See Fig 9. This bore is essential to convert Special Tool (24 5 301) into a stable assembly position. Only in this way is it ensured that transmission unit rests safely on Special Tool (24 5 301) and does not tilt.
  15. Support transmission and transfer case with Special Tools (00 2 030 / 24 5 301 / 24 0 250). See Fig 10.
  16. Unclip cable for oxygen sensors on transmission cross-member. Unclip cable from transmission. Unfasten screws and remove transmission crossmember. See Fig 11.
  17. Unfasten screws. See Fig 12.
  18. Brace propeller shaft on center mount and loosen nuts. See Fig 13. DO NOT let propeller shaft fall into joints. Joints and rubber sleeve on constant-velocity joint can be damaged. See Fig 14.
  19. Bend propeller shaft downwards at center bearing. Remove from transmission output flange and tie up to one side with a cord or wire.
  20. Unlock plug connection and remove. See Fig 15. Unclip cable from transmission housing.
  21. Unlock and remove cable connector (1). See Fig 16. Pull cable connector (2) off impulse sensor.
  22. Lift off cover. See Fig 17.
  23. Release retaining screws on torque converter with Special Tool (24 1 110). See Fig 18. Continue turning engine on central screw in enginewise direction.
  24. Support engine at front housing (1) with an assembly aid (2). See Fig 19. Turn front wheels to right lock to ensure that center track rod is not subjected to excessive loads when transmission is lowered.
  25. Protect torque converter from slipping out. To do so, insert Special Tool (24 4 131 / 24 4 132) in recess in transmission case and tighten down. See Fig 20.
  26. Unfasten screws. See Fig 21. Pull out transmission with transfer case towards rear and lower.
  27. Release transfer case screw connection on transmission and remove transfer case.
Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield & Brackets For Splash Guards
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Fig 2: Releasing Selector Lever Nut
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Fig 3: Pulling Bowden Cable Out
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Fig 4: Removing Bracket For Oil Lines
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Fig 5: Removing Bracket For Oil Lines From Power Steering Pump
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Fig 6: Removing Oil Line
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Fig 7: Pulling Off Oil Line
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Fig 8: Assembling Special Tool
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Fig 9: Identifying Additional Bore In Special Tool (24 5 301)
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Fig 10: Supporting Transmission With Special Tool
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Fig 11: Removing Transmission Cross-member
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Fig 12: Disconnecting/Connecting Flexible Disc From Transmission
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Fig 13: Bracing Propeller Shaft On Center Mount
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Fig 14: Remove Propeller Shaft Gently
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Fig 15: Locating Plug Connection
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Fig 16: Removing Cable Connector
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Fig 17: Lifting Off Cover
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Fig 18: Removing Torque Converter Screws
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Fig 19: Supporting Engine At Front Housing
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Fig 20: Protecting Torque Converter From Slipping Out
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Fig 21: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Screws
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