23 00 041 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-45BZ/DZ)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved transmission oil.

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain transmission oil at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque 23 00 2AZ . See TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL or TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL AZ.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION .

Convert gearshift rod joint (2).

Slide back circlip (3) and drive out cylindrical pin (1).

Pull off gearshift rod joint (2).

Fig 1: Pull Gearshift Rod Joint

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Installation note:

Check rubber ring (1) in gearshift rod joint (2) and replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Ring And Gearshift Rod Joint

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Convert following components from previous transmission to new transmission.

RELEASE BEARING AND RELEASE LEVER .
Ball pin and spring wire clamp.
Studs for clutch slave cylinder.
Reversing light switch.
- Tightening torque 23 14 1AZ .
If necessary zero-gear sensor
- Replace screws.
- Tightening torque 23 14 2AZ .

Reassemble the vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation note:

Observe GREASING SPECIFICATION .