24 00 034 Removing and installing automatic transmission (GA8HP70Z) N63

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT:

Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

IMPORTANT: After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved transmission oil. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary work

Clamp off battery . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD or 61 20... (SAFETY) INFORMATION ON AGM BATTERY .
Remove BOTH INTAKE SILENCER HOUSINGS .
Remove underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION at front and rear.
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT .
- Attention:
  Bending the propeller shaft by an excessive angle can cause premature damage to the joint/propeller shaft!
Support engine with jack when removing gearbox.

Unfasten ground strap (1).

Remove retaining plates (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Ground Strap And Retaining Plates

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Release screw (2).

Disconnect cable (1).

Installation note:

Release screw (2).
Bring release lever (3) into contact with selector shaft by pressing slightly. Distance B=0 mm.
Adjust cable by means of holder until distance A=≥ 1 mm is obtained.
Tighten screw (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Gear Lever, Cable And Screw
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NOTE: The cable (transmission emergency release) is not required for:

F07 from production date 03/2010.
F10/F11 from production date 06/2010.

Release screw (1).

Remove cover (2).

Tightening torque, 24 00 1AZ.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover And Screws

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When unflanging the gearbox, pay attention to installation position of rubber connectors (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Connectors

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Release screw (1) and remove crankshaft sensor.

Disengage cable from holder (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Cable Holder And Crankshaft Sensor Screw

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1) by turning.
Do not touch pins.
Release cable from brackets.
Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing cup.

Operations are described in:

Notes on mechatronics

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with important note.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector

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Release screw (1).

Undo hydraulic line and holder.

Fig 7: Identifying Hydraulic Lines Mounting Screw

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Release screw (1).

Disconnect hydraulic lines (2) to transmission oil cooler.

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

Keep to installation sequence.

Fig 8: Identifying Hydraulic Lines And Screw

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Crank engine at vibration damper in direction of rotation until screw (1) is visible in recess.

Undo all 6 bolts on torque converter.

Tightening torque, 24 40 1AZ.

Fig 9: Identifying Torque Converter Screw

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Insert special tool 24 4 131 , 24 4 138 into recess in transmission housing.

Lock the torque converter by tightening the special tool.

Fig 10: Locking Torque Converter Using Special Tool (24 4 131 And 24 4 138)

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Release screw (1) on left and right of axle.

Remove cover plate (2) on left and right of axle.

Remove bolt (3) on left and right of axle.

Tightening torque 31 10 1AZ .

Fig 11: Identifying Cover Plate, Bolt And Screws On Left And Right Of Axle

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Screw on special tool 11 8 910 .

Fig 12: Identifying Screw Of Special Tool (11 8 910)

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Adjust distance (1) between cross bar and facing using nuts (2).

Nuts (2) must be screwed down in opposite direction after distance has been adjusted.

IMPORTANT: Distance:

N63 38 mm

Fig 13: Identifying Gap Dimension Between Cross Member And Nuts

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Supporting transmission

Support transmission with special tools 23 4 050 , 00 2 030 .

Secure transmission to mounting with tensioning strap (1).

Repair work is are described in GEARBOX HOLDER .

After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.

Fig 14: Supporting Transmission Using Special Tools (23 4 050 And 00 2 030)

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Release screws (1) and (2).

Remove transmission cross member.

Tightening torque, 22 32 3/4AZ.

Fig 15: Identifying Transmission Cross Member Mounting Screws

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Release screws.

Tightening torque 24 00 1AZ .

Unflange transmission.

Fig 16: Locating Transmission Screws

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Installation note:

Bore (1) in drive plate must be accessible from opening in transmission housing. Check that fitting sleeves (2) are correctly fitted.

Replace damaged fitting sleeves.

Fig 17: Identifying Drive Plate Bore And Sleeves

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Installation note:

Rotate torque converter until bore hole in torque converter is flush with bore hole in drive plate.

Flange automatic transmission to engine.