Removing automatic transmission (on mobile lifting table)

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the engine block.
Serious damage to the engine block and transmission due to damaged and corroded screws.

It is imperative that protruding threads of the transmission bolts are checked for corrosion and damage prior to removal.
It is imperative that all rust is removed from corroded threads and that they are cleaned prior to removal.
Replace rusted and damaged bolts.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Remove (arrow) the cover cap (1) on the top transmission housing.

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Loosen screw (1) .
Turn engine on the central bolt of the crankshaft in direction of rotation.

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Loosen screws (2) to (6) .

Fig 1: Torque Converter Screws Loosening Sequence
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Remove rubber plug (1) .

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Unscrew the transmission bolts (1) .
Guide out and remove cable clip.

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) .
Release (arrows) the vehicle wiring harness (2) from the automatic transmission and place aside.

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Insert the special tool 0 494 213 (24 2 390) in the sealing sleeve (1) in arrow direction.

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Prepare special tool 0 494 478 (24 4 161) (1) with the shaped part 0 494 622 (24 4 164) (2) as shown.

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Insert special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) into the recess of the transmission housing and apply slight tension using the screw (1) .
Screw the bolt (2) in to the stop.
Tighten down screw (1) .

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Remove screws (arrows).
Secure the prop shaft on the transmission with a belt.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Loosen screw (1) .
Remove transmission oil lines (2) .

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Loosen screws (1) .
Remove the left exhaust bracket (2) .

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Loosen screws (1) .
Remove the right exhaust bracket (2) .

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Stage the workshop crane 2 220 718 .

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Stage the lifting gear 0 490 567 (11 0 020) .

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Secure the engine at the engine mounting brackets using a workshop crane and the cross-member 0 490 567 (11 0 020).

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Lash the transmission with a standard tensioning strap (1) .

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Remove screws (arrows).

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Unlock lifting table (1) .
Release the automatic transmission (2) in from the engine in arrow direction.
Disconnect the automatic transmission (2) from engine.

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