Remove/install transmission with torque converter - AR27.10-P-0500CV

TRANSMISSION 722.9 in MODEL 204.0/2/9 vehicles without 4MATIC 

TRANSMISSION 722.9 in MODEL 207 

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission With Torque Converter Remove/Install Components

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Fig 2: Identifying Transmission, Torque Converter And Screws

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
		Before starting work the area around the oil cooler lines must be thoroughly cleaned in the area around the separation points on the transmission (5). Even the smallest dirt particles in the hydraulic components can lead to malfunctions and a total failure of the transmission (5).
1	Move selector lever into position "N"
2	Release parking brake
3	Detach ground line from battery	Model 204	AR54.10-P-0003CW
		Model 207	AR54.10-P-0003EW
	Notes on battery		AH54.10-P-0001-01A
4	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100CW
5.1	Remove both lower engine compartment paneling	Model 204.9	AR61.20-P-1105CY
5.2	Remove engine compartment paneling	Model 207, 204 with gasoline engine except 204.9	AR61.20-P-1105EW
5.3	Remove lower bottom sections of soundproofing	Model 207, 204 with diesel engine except 204.9	AR94.30-P-5300EW
6	Remove air duct housing	Engine 272.982	AR09.20-P-0080CV
7.1	Disconnect electrical connectors for heated O2 sensors and unclip from brackets	Engine 272, 273	AR07.52-P-5303CV
		Engine 156	AR07.52-P-5303CMG
7.2	Detach bracket of diesel particulate filter between diesel particulate filter and transmission	Engine 642	*BA27.40-P-1002-01E
		Model 204	*BA49.10-P-1002-01AC
		Model 207	*BA49.10-P-1009-01AE
7.3	Remove catalytic converter bracket from transmission	Engine 276	AR49.10-P-7100CW
8	Remove shield (1) and disconnect electrical connector from electric controller unit		AR27.40-P-0700-01CW
			*BA27.40-P-1003-01E
9	Detach ground line (2) to transmission (5)	On vehicles with engine 156 the bracket for the electrical connector of the oxygen sensor is fastened to the transmission (5) with the bolt of ground line (2).
			*BA15.10-P-1002-05C
10	Remove exhaust bracket (4)	Engine 272, 273	AR49.10-P-7100CW
		Engine 642	AR49.10-P-7100CWI
11	Remove pipe clamp of diesel particulate filter at connecting pipe	Engine 642	AR49.10-P-7100CWI
12	Loosen exhaust system at the exhaust manifolds	Engine 156	AR49.10-P-7100CW
13	Detach exhaust system from exhaust manifolds	Engine 272.982	AR49.10-P-7100CW
14	Remove left exhaust line	Engine 272.982	AR14.20-P-1020-01CDE
			*BA27.40-P-1001-01E
			*BA49.10-P-1031-01AC
			*BA49.10-P-1032-01AC
			*BA49.10-P-1040-01AE
			*BA49.10-P-1041-01AE
15	Support and lash down transmission (5)
16	Remove rear engine crossmember (7a) with rear engine mount (7b)	All except engine 156	AR22.10-P-1180CW
		Engine 156	AR22.10-P-1180CMG
	Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws		AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
17	Mark propeller shaft	Attach color marking to identify the propeller shaft position at the flange of the transmission (5), in order to find the original factory installation position when reinstalling.
18	Remove front flexible coupling (20v)		AR41.10-P-0050CW
19	Detach shift rod (15) at range selector lever (16) of transmission (5)	Installation  : Install new retaining clamp (14a).
20	Detach torque converter (9) from driven plate and pry off driven plate uniformly using long wedge	Do not use an impact wrench or compressed-air tool, otherwise the threaded unions of the drive plate will be damaged.	AR27.20-P-0100-01A
			*BA27.20-P-1002-01C
			Fig 3
			Fig 5
21	Detach oil cooling lines from transmission (5) and engine oil pan and place to one side	Model 204 without engine 156	AR27.55-P-0600CV
		Model 207	AR27.55-P-0600EV
		Model 204 with engine 156 Do not bend or kink oil cooling lines. Seal connections on transmission (5) and at the oil cooling lines with stop plugs.	AR27.55-P-0600CMG
			Fig 4
22	Detach starter from transmission (5)	Place starter to the side with lines connected and secure to prevent it falling down.
		Engine 156	AR15.30-P-7100CMG
		Engine 271	AR15.30-P-7100CW
		Engine 272, 273	AR15.30-P-7100CV
		Engine 276	AR15.30-P-7100FH
		Engine 642 in model 204	AR15.30-P-7100CO
		Engine 642 in model 207	AR15.30-P-7100SXI
23	Support engine at the engine oil pan	Engine 156 The engine must be supported at the engine oil pan when removing the transmission (5) in order to prevent the engine tilting over.
24	Remove bolts (8) and remove transmission (5) downwards	Secure torque converter (9) to prevent it from falling out.
		Installation  : Align the holes of the torque converter (9) with the threaded unions in the driven plate.
			*BA27.40-P-1001-01E
			*BA27.40-P-1002-01E
25	Remove torque converter (9) with grab handles	If necessary	AR27.20-P-0500-01W
			*BE27.20-P-1001-01E
			Fig 6
			Fig 7
		Multipurpose paste	*BR00.45-Z-1009-06A
	Checking
26	Check threaded unions in the driven plate	If the threaded unions are damaged or loose, the driven plate must be replaced.
27	Install in the reverse order
28	Fill transmission (5) with transmission oil	When replacing the transmission (5) or if transmission oil is drained off.	AR27.00-P-0270W
29	Check transmission oil level and correct if necessary		AR27.00-P-0270W
30	Read out fault memory with STAR DIAGNOSIS and erase if necessary
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
31	Perform transmission adaptation with STAR DIAGNOSIS	A transmission adaptation must be carried out after exchanging or repairing the transmission (5).
	Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
		Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
32	Perform engine test run and check transmission (5) for function and leaks

Fig 3: Identifying Wrench Socket (001 589 65 09 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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Fig 6: Identifying Grab Handle (168 589 00 62 00)

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Fig 7: Identifying Parallel Support (126 589 04 31 00)

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