24 00 050 Installing replacement transmission (GA6HP19Z)
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Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque, see 24 11 6AZ in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
IMPORTANT:
After completion of work, program transmission control unit.
NOTE:
Recycling: Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid. Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
- Before installing replacement transmission, always flush transmission fluid cooler together with lines. See 17 21 500 FLUSHING OIL COOLER WITH LINES (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
- After completion of work, check transmission fluid level .
- Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.
- Use only the approved transmission fluid. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
- Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove automatic transmission .
Convert selector lever (1). Tightening torque, see 24 51 1AZ in 51 EXTERNAL SHIFT LINKAGE . Modify holder (2).
Modify transfer box. Convert transportation lock (1). Convert all cable holders. Convert all seal plugs. Convert protective cap on output shaft.
IMPORTANT:
After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter against slipping out.