22 32 050 Replacing cross-member for transmission mounting (S65)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear underbody protection  . See 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Support transmission with hydraulic jack.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 22 32 4AZ  , see 22 32 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS .

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque: 22 32 3AZ  , see 22 32 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS .

Remove cross-member.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Screws

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