Removing the manual transmission (GS6L55TZ)
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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 .
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 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.
- Remove the holder (1).
- Release screws (1) and (2).
- Release nut (3).
- Guide out and remove holder (4).
- Release the screw (1) and disconnect the ground strap.
- Slowly relax the clutch slave cylinder, as otherwise air will be sucked in via the sealing sleeve.
The pressure line of the clutch slave cylinder remains connected.
- Release the screws (1) and remove the clutch slave cylinder (2) with the holder (3).
- Unlock locks (1) in the arrow direction.
- Pull out bearing journal (2) in the arrow direction and release gearshift arm (3).
- Detach retaining clip (2).
- Pull out gearshift rod (1) from gearshift rod joint (3) in the arrow direction.
- Detach retaining clip (2).
- Pull out gearshift rod (1) from gearshift rod joint (3) in the arrow direction.
- Disconnect connector (1) on the gearbox.
- Release the (remaining) transmission bolts (arrows).
- Pull transmission downwards and remove.