24 00 023 Removing and installing automatic transmission (GA6HP26Z) (M57T2)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: To prevent heavy damage to the engine block, the protruding thread of the transmission bolts absolutely must be checked for damage and corrosion before removal .
If there are signs of corrosion, the rust must be removed and the threads must be cleaned before removal .
Replace rusted, damaged screws.

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the engine block and transmission.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off battery . See 12 00... NOTES FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY or 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove heat shields
Remove FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT .
REMOVE propeller shaft from transmission.
Release center mount.
Note:
Bending the propeller shaft by an excessive angle can cause premature damage to the joint/propeller shaft!
Tie up propeller shaft to underbody.
Support engine with lifter when removing transmission.

Unfasten nut.

Disconnect cable (1).

Installation note:

Unfasten nut.
Adjust cable by means of holder (2) until spacing A ≥ 1 mm is obtained.
Tighten nut.

Fig 1: Adjusting Cable
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Slacken nut (1).

Detach line (2) from rubber mount.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut And Line

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Vehicles with Adaptive Drive:

Remove guard plate (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Guard Plate

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Slacken nut (1).

Detach line (2) with rubber mount from holder.

Fig 4: Identifying Nut And Line

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Release screw (1).

Detach rubber mount (2) with line (3) from holder.

Fig 5: Identifying Screw, Line And Rubber Mount

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Detach line (1) from front axle.

Fig 6: Detaching Line From Front Axle

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Release screw (1).

Disconnect hydraulic lines (2) to transmission oil cooler.

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 7: Identifying Hydraulic Lines And Screw

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Unlock connector (1) by turning and disconnect
Release cable from brackets
Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing cup.

These tasks are described in NOTES ON MECHATRONICS .

(Important: Observe important note)

Fig 8: Turning Connector

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Insert special tool 24 1 370 into recess of transmission housing and secure with screw (1).

NOTE: Note installation position.

Lug (2) must point in opposite direction to direction of travel.

Fig 9: Inserting Special Tool 24 1 370 Into Transmission Housing

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Release screw on exhaust turbocharger.

Tightening torque: 18 32 2AZ .

Remove V-clamp (1).

Installation note:

V-clamp must be replaced each time it is opened.

Replace gasket.

Fig 10: Locating Screw On Exhaust Turbocharger

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Release bolts (1) of the suspension diesel particulate filter.

Tightening torque: 18 20 2AZ .

Release screws (2) from holder and remove.

Tightening torque: 18 20 3AZ .

Lay diesel particulate filter to one side.

If necessary remove cable for oxygen sensor and exhaust-gas temperature sensor from holder.

Fig 11: Identifying Screws And Bolts Of Suspension Diesel Particulate Filter

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Release screw (1).

Remove panel (2).

Fig 12: Identifying Panel And Screw

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Crank engine at vibration damper with special tool 11 6 480 in direction of rotation until bolt (1) is visible in recess.

Release all 4 bolts of torque converter with special tool 24 1 110 .

Tightening torque: 24 40 1AZ .

Replace diesel particulate filter to initial position for lowering the gearbox. Do not screw.

Fig 13: Identifying Bolts Of Vibration Damper

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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).

Tasks are described in GEARBOX HOLDER .

After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.

Fig 14: Securing Transmission To Mounting Tensioning Strap

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Unlock and detach connectors (1) and (2).

Fig 15: Identifying Connectors

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Release screws.

Tightening torque: 22 32 4AZ .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 22 32 5AZ .

Remove cross member.

Fig 16: Locating Screws Of Cross Member

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage:
Before the transmission is unflanged, the entire assembly must be supported with a second jack!

Release screws.

Tightening torque: 24 00 1AZ .

Unflange transmission.

Fig 17: Locating Screws Of Transmission

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Installation note:

Bore hole (1) of driving plate must be accessible from recess on engine oil sump.

Fig 18: Identifying Bore Hole Of Driving Plate

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Check that fitting sleeves are correctly fitted.

Replace damaged fitting sleeves.

Fig 19: Identifying Bore Hole In Torque Converter

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Installation note:

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

Flange automatic transmission to engine.