28 00 101 Installing replacement transmission (GS7D36SG)

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Drain transmission oil at oil drain plug.

Tightening torque: 8 Nm

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program transmission control unit.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations

IMPORTANT:

Before installing exchange transmission, always flush TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER TOGETHER WITH LINES .
After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.

Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the twin-clutch gearbox.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TWIN-CLUTCH GEARBOX .

IMPORTANT: Make sure the acoustic insert (2) is fitted correctly when removing and installing the transmission.
Installing the acoustic insert (2) for the installation of a replacement transmission is absolutely required.

Fig 1: Identifying Acoustic Insert

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NOTE: Release screws.

Remove and convert transmission bearing block (1).

Modify all transportation retainers.

Convert all cable clips.

Convert all seal plugs.

Convert protective cap on input shaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Bearing Block And Screws

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Transmission identification:

On type plate

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission
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