23 00 037 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-53BZ/DZ)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL 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:

Drain gear oil at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque:23 00 4AZ .
REMOVE TRANSMISSION .

If necessary, unfasten screws.

Remove and convert transmission bearing block.

Tightening torque 22 32 2AZ .

NOTE: Illustration shows E46.

Fig 1: Locating Screws

Convert shift rod joint.

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

Fig 2: Pushing Back Retaining Ring

NOTE: Check damping disk (6) for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Damping Disc

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.

Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe greasing specification.