24 00 043 Installing replacement transmission (GA6HP26Z)

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Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.

Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ .

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

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT:

Before installing replacement transmission, always flush TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TOGETHER WITH LINES .
After completion of work, CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL .
Use only the approved transmission fluid. 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

Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
On vehicles with SCR system:
Modify NITROGEN OXIDE SENSOR

Convert selector lever (1).

Tightening torque: 24 51 1AZ .

Convert holder (2) for cable.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever And Holder

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Modify TRANSFER CASE .

Modify transportation locks.

Convert all cable holders.

Convert all seal plugs.

Convert protective cap on output shaft.

IMPORTANT: After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter against slipping out.

Transmission identification:

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission

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