23 00 036 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-37BZ/DZ)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level, see 00 11.. ... DRAINING/TOPPING UP GEAR OIL IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION .
Use only the approved transmission fluid .

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 23 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL .
Remove transfer box.
Remove transmission, see 23 00 019 Removing and installing transmission (GS6-37BZ N52K) .

Convert following parts from previous transmission to new transmission.

Release bearing and release lever, see 21 51 500 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING/LEVER .
Ball pin and spring wire clip.
Studs for clutch slave cylinder.
Reversing light switch tightening torque: 23 41 5AZ, see 23 41 EXTERNAL GEARSHIFT COMPONENTS .

Convert shift rod joint.

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

Fig 1: Removing Dowel Pin

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

Fig 2: Damping Disk

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Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe greasing specification .