24 00 055 Installing exchange gearbox (GA8HP70Z): Recycling
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Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
- Before installing replacement transmission, always flush TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TOGETHER WITH LINES .
- After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
- Use only approved transmission oil. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS
.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission.
Exchange transmissions come filled with oil.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
- Modify TRANSMISSION BEARING BLOCK .
Swap over release lever (3).
Tightening torque 24 51 3AZ .
Convert holder for cable.
Tightening torque 24 51 4AZ .
NOTE:
Bowden cable and release lever for the emergency release discontinued with:
- F04 / as from production date 09/2010
- F07 from production date 03/2010
- F10/F11 as from production date 06/2010
Modify transportation retainers.
Convert all cable clips.
Convert all seal plugs.
Convert protective cap on output shaft.
IMPORTANT:
After removing transportation retainer, secure torque converter against slipping out.
Transmission identification: