24 00 050 Installing replacement transmission (GA6HP19Z)

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Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program transmission control unit.

NOTE: Recycling: Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid. Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT:

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 .
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:

Convert selector lever (1). Tightening torque, see 24 51 1AZ in 51 EXTERNAL SHIFT LINKAGE . Modify holder (2).

Fig 1: Convert Selector Lever (1)

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Modify transfer box. Convert transportation lock (1). Convert all cable holders. Convert all seal plugs. Convert protective cap on output shaft.

IMPORTANT: After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter against slipping out.

Fig 2: Convert Transportation Lock (1)

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