Remove automatic transmission (GA8HP51Z)

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PLANKING OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE SIDE .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE TORSION STRUT ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE REAR AXLE COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
Refer to REMOVING THE RETAINING PLATES .
Refer to REMOVING TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .

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: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage of components in the engine compartment .
When removing the transmission, the tilting of the engine may cause damage to components in the engine compartment .

Before removing the transmission: Support the engine.
Protect engine from tipping movements.
Follow the specifications in the repair instructions.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the transmission .
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil .

Use only the approved transmission oil.
Check the transmission oil level after completing the repair.

Loosen screw (1).
Detach the ground strap (2) from the transmission mounting bracket (4).

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Loosen screw (1).
Feed out transmission oil lines (2) and put to one side.
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

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Turn the engine with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) on the vibration damper in the direction of rotation until the screw (1) becomes visible in the recess.
Release all 6 screws (1) on the torque converter.

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Prepare the special tool 0 494 478 (24 4 161) (1) with the special tool 0 494 965 (24 4 165) (2) as shown .

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Remove sealing cap (1).

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Insert the special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) into the recess of the transmission housing and fix it lightly with the screw (1).
Screw the bolt (2) in to the stop.
Tighten down screw (1).

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Release nuts (1).

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

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Unlock connector (1) by turning and detach.
Do not touch pins.

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Special tool

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Remove remaining bolts (arrows).

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