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

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level . See TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL .
Use only the approved transmission fluid . 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 .
Remove transmission .

Release screws.

Remove and convert transmission bearing block.

Tightening torque 22 32 2AZ .

NOTE: Illustration shows E46.

Fig 1: Locating Convert 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: Removing 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: 23 41 5AZ .

Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.