23 00 022 Removing And Installing Transmission (S5D 200G, S5D 250G): Notes

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Special tools required:

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NOTE: After completion of work, check transmission oil level. Refer to 00 11 229 OIL CHANGE IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION .

NOTE: On vehicles with ASC+T, the throttle assembly and/or the expansion tank on the master brake cylinder can become damaged when the transmission is lowered.

Remove throttle assembly ( ASC+T).

Disconnect battery. Refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Remove exhaust system.

Unflange propeller shaft from transmission and tie up to one side. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY .

Remove retainer (1).

Fig 1: Removing Selector Rod From Selector Linkage Joint

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Withdraw selector rod (3) from selector linkage joint and remove shims (2).