23 00 037 Installing Replacement Transmission (GS6-53BZ/DZ)

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IMPORTANT:

After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL .

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:

Tightening torque 23 00 4AZ . See COMPLETE TRANSMISSION for specs.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION .

Release screws.

Remove and convert transmission bearing block.

Tightening torque 22 32 2AZ . See TRANSMISSION MOUNTS for specs.

NOTE:

Illustration shows E46.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Bearing Screws

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Convert shift rod joint.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Ring And Drive Out 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 . See EXTERNAL GEARSHIFT COMPONENTS for specs.

Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe GREASING SPECIFICATION .