24 00 050 Installing replacement transmission (GA6HP19Z/N52/N52K/N53/N54)
Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ . See 11 TRANSMISSION CASE, OIL .
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations
- 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
. See 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP 19Z)
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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 .
Release screws.
Remove and convert transmission bearing block (1).
Tightening torque 24 71 6AZ . See 71 TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .
Modify transfer case . See TRANSFER BOX - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
Picture shows E60 (not N54).
Release screws.
Remove and modify exhaust system bracket (1).
Convert transportation lock (1).
Convert all cable holders.
Convert all seal plugs.
Convert protective cap on output shaft.