22 32 050 Replacing cross member for transmission mounting

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Special tools required:

00 2 030
23 4 050

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove LEFT UNDERBODY PANELLING .

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 .

Fig 1: Supporting Transmission Using Special Tools (23 4 050)

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Unfasten ground strap (1).

Release screws.

Remove cross member.

Tightening torque 22 32 3/6AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Mounting Ground Strap

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