23 00 038 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-17BG/DG)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check gear oil level . See 00 11..... DRAINING/TOPPING UP GEAR OIL IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION .
Use only the approved gear oil . See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .

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. Tightening torque:23 00 4AZ , see MANUAL TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Remove gearbox

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

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Convert shift rod joint.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Damping Disk

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

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: 23 11 1AZ . See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe greasing specification . Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .