23 00 037 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-53BZ)

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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 fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain gear oil at oil drain plug.
NOTE: Tightening torque: 35 Nm
Remove TRANSMISSION

Unfasten screws.

Remove and convert transmission bearing block.

M10x35 tightening torque: 38 Nm
M10x32.5 tightening torque: 48 Nm

NOTE: Illustration shows E46.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Bearing Block Screws

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Convert shift rod joint.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Ring Drive Out Dowel Pin

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

Fig 3: 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: 16 Nm

Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe GREASING SPECIFICATION .