Remove automatic transmission (GA8HP51Z)

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE RETAINING PLATES .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM HOLDER .
Refer to DISCONNECTING HYDRAULIC LINES ON THE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to DETACHING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .

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.

Unscrew the bolt (1) and disconnect the ground strap (2).

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Release screw (1) and remove holder (2).
Pull the expanding rivet (3) off.
Remove the acoustic cover (4).

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

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Prepare special tool 0 494 478 (24 4 161) (1) with special tool 0 496 061 (24 4 166) (2) as shown.

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Remove sealing cap (1).

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Insert special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) into the recess of the transmission housing and apply slight tension using the screw (1).
Screw the bolt (2) in to the stop.
Tighten down screw (1).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes on mechatronics are a fundamental requirement for these repair instructions and must be complied with at all times.

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Unlock connector (1) by turning it in the arrow direction and detach it in the arrow direction.
Do not touch pins.
Loosen all cable clips.
Insert the special tool 0 494 213 (24 2 390) in the sealing sleeve (1) in arrow direction.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If possible, use special tool 5A0C1B9 to limit the tilting movement of the engine when removing the transmission.
Do not support in the area of the oil filter, oil drain plug or the oil level sensor!

Release the screws (1) on the front axle support.

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Align and install the special tool 5 A0C 1B9 on the front axle support.
Hand-tighten the screws (1).
Turn the knurled screw (2) until the plate (3) is in contact.

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Support engine.
Release the remaining screws (arrows).
Remove automatic transmission.

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