24 00 033 Removing and installing automatic transmission (GA8HP45Z) N47
Special tools required:
If there are signs of corrosion, the rust must be removed and the threads must be cleaned before removal .
Replace rusted, damaged screws.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the engine block and transmission.
Use only the approved transmission oil .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Clamp off BATTERY .
- Remove starter . See 12 41 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (N47 D16/20 K/U/O/T 1) or 12 41 020 REMOVING AND REFITTING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (N47 D20 O 1 WITH SCR) .
- Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Remove heat shields.
- Partially remove propeller shaft
. See 26 11 000 COMPLETELY REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT (INSERTED - REAR FLEXIBLE DISC) (WITHOUT VIBRATION ABSORBER)
or 26 11 000 REMOVING AND REFITTING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT (PUSH-FIT - FLEXIBLE JOINT AT REAR) (WITH VIBRATION ABSORBER)
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- Disconnect propeller shaft at transmission.
- Release center mount.
- Tie up propeller shaft to underbody.NOTE: Bending the propeller shaft by an excessive angle can cause premature damage to the joint/propeller shaft!
Slacken nut (1).
Take off holder (2).
Release screw (1) from ground strap (2).
Tightening torque: 24 11 7AZ .
Crank engine at vibration damper with special tool 11 6 480 in direction of rotation until bolt (1) is visible in recess.
Release 4 converter screws (1) with special tool 24 1 110 .
Tightening torque: 24 40 1AZ .
Installation note:
Renew converter screws.
Remove any remaining adhesive residue from the thread.
Prepare special tool (1) 24 4 161 with shaped element (2) 24 4 166 as pictured.
Insert special tool 24 4 160 into recess of transmission housing and clamp gently with screw (1).
Raise by turning screw (2) and clamp down.
Then tighten down screw (1).
Release screw (1).
Disconnect hydraulic lines (2) to transmission oil cooler.
Tightening torque: 17 22 1AZ .
Installation note:
Replace sealing rings.
- Unlock and disconnect connector (1) by turning.
- Do not touch pins!
- Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing cup.
- Release cable of transmission connector and starter from brackets.
Tasks are described in Gearbox holder.
Supporting transmission:
Support transmission with special tools 23 4 050 , 00 2 030 .
Secure transmission to mounting with tensioning strap (1).
Tasks are described in TRANSMISSION BRACKET .
After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
Release screws (3).
Tightening torque: 22 32 3AZ .
Release bolts and remove transmission.
Tightening torque: 24 00 1AZ .
Installation note:
Check that fitting sleeves (1) are correctly seated.
Replace damaged fitting sleeves (1).
Bore hole (2) in drive plate must be accessible from recess on engine oil sump.
Rotate torque converter until bore hole in torque converter is flush with bore hole in drive plate.
Flange automatic transmission to engine.