Supporting transmission

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Support transmission with special tools 00 2 030, 23 0 132, 23 0 131, 23 0 136 and 21 0 135. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Supporting Transmission Using Special Tools

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Unfasten screws (1) and nuts (2).

Remove transmission cross-member.

Tightening torque, see 22 32 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Nuts On Cross-Member

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Remove propeller shaft from transmission.
Release centre bearing.
Tie propeller shaft to one side.

Tasks are described in removing COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT (CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINT) .

Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2).

Release cable strap (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Strap With Plug Connections

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2) and unclip cable from holder.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connections

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Detach plugs (4) from clutch travel sensor.

Fig 5: Identifying Clutch Travel Sensor Plug

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Detach plug (1) from sensor.

Fig 6: Identifying Sensor Plug

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Unfasten screws.

Tightening torque 23 00 1AZ .

IMPORTANT: Do not allow the transmission to hang off from the transmission input shaft as this will deform the clutch plate.

Fig 7: Transmission Housing Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Installation:

Check that dowel sleeves are correctly seated.

Replace damaged dowel sleeves.

Ensure correct position of cover plate.

Fig 8: Identifying Dowel Sleeves

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