Removing automatic transmission (all-wheel drive vehicle) (GA8HP75HZ)
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CAUTION:
Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids 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.
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.
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.
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 screws (1).
- Remove holder (2).
- Loosen screws (3).
- Remove holder (4).
- Unscrew the bolts (1) on the transmission bearing support (2).WARNING: Potential equalization in high-voltage system.
Mortal hazard if the potential equalization screw connection is not correct!- Observe the safety requirements for the potential equalization screw connection.
- Clean contact faces and have then checked by a second person.
- Tighten the screws/nuts for potential equalization with torque; have a second person check the torque.
- Correct execution of these tasks must be documented in the vehicle records by both persons.
- Unscrew the bolt (1) and disconnect the ground strap (2).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Guide out and remove holder (2).NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Observe the additional information for unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in electrical and hybrid vehicles! - Loosen screws (1).
- Feed the high-voltage connector (2) out and set it aside.
- Lock the high-voltage connector (2) with special tool 5 A29 F40 .
- Lock the clamps (1).
- Loosen screws (1).
- Guide out and remove holder (2).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Feed out transmission oil lines (2) and put to one side.
- Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Feed out transmission oil lines (2) and put to one side.
- Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
- Disconnect connector (1) from transfer box control unit (longitudinal torque distribution) (2).
- Remove positive battery cable (2) from clamps (1).
- Put the positive battery cable (2) to one side.
- Release nuts (1).
- Loosen screws (1).
- Detach connectors (1).
- Remove the exhaust bracket (2).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Remove connector (2).
- Detach connectors (1).
- Put the cable (2) to one side.
- Detach connectors (1).
- Turn the connector (1) in the arrow direction, unlock and remove.
- Be careful not to touch the pins.
- Loosen all cable clips.
- Insert the special tool 0 494 213 (24 2 390)
into the sealing sleeve (1).
- Remove remaining bolts (arrows).
- Pull the transmission with transfer box off the front prop shaft.
- Tie the front prop shaft to the underbody.