Preparing the replacement manual transmission
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
Preliminary work
- Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 4 TO 6 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
- Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING INTERMEDIATE PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TANK COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION (GS6L55TZ) .
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.
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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.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Replacement transmissions come filled with oil
Replacement transmissions come filled with oil
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After the installation of the gear sensor, it is necessary to teach-in the position of the gear sensor again.
Adjustment is carried out using the "service function" of the diagnostic system (learn/write gear sensor).
After the installation of the gear sensor, it is necessary to teach-in the position of the gear sensor again.
Adjustment is carried out using the "service function" of the diagnostic system (learn/write gear sensor).
- Remount gearshift rod joint (2) .
- Push back circlip (3) and remove cylindrical pin (1) .
- Check the damping disc (1) in the gearshift rod joint (2) for damage and replace if necessary.
- Remount the release bearing and the release lever.
- Remount the ball hub and the wire spring.
- Remount the stud bolts for the clutch slave cylinder.
- Remount exhaust bracket.
- Remount transmission mounting bracket.
- Remount sound insulation on transmission housing.
- If necessary, remount the backup light switch.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After the installation of the gear sensor, it is necessary to teach-in the position of the gear sensor again.
Adjustment is carried out using the "service function" of the diagnostic system (learn/write gear sensor).
After the installation of the gear sensor, it is necessary to teach-in the position of the gear sensor again.
Adjustment is carried out using the "service function" of the diagnostic system (learn/write gear sensor).
- If necessary, reinsert gear sensor and screws with Loctite.
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION (GS6L55TZ) .
- Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTERMEDIATE PIPE .
- Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR CYLINDERS 4 TO 6 .
- Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to CHECKING/ADDING TO THE OIL LEVEL IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION (GS6L55TZ) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .