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

Transmission 722.9 in model 216.3, 221.0/1 without 4MATIC 

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Transmission Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Torque Converter Transmission Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)

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Shown on MODEL 221.071 

Fig 3: Identifying Driven Plate Spider And Threaded Unions

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	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of death  when touching components on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system	Do not touch components and open lines of the high-voltage on-board electrical system. Persons who wear electronic implants (e.g. cardiac pacemakers), must not  carry out any work on high-voltage on-board electrical systems.	AS54.00-Z-0001-01A
	Note on high-voltage battery		AH54.10-P-0006-01MEV
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Note on high-voltage on-board electrical system		AH54.00-P-0010-01A
	Evaluation of high-voltage components		AH54.00-P-6500-01SXH
	Remove/install
1	Move DIRECT SELECT gear selector switch to position "N"
2	Release parking brake
3	Open engine hood
4.1	Disconnect battery ground line	Transmission 722.9 in model 216.3, 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) without 4MATIC
			AR54.10-P-0003SX
4.2	Perform disable for the high-voltage on-board electrical system	Model 221.095/195without 4MATIC
			AR54.10-P-1150SXH
		After completing the work, attach initial startup event log together with the power disable event log to the vehicle file.
5	Detach electrical line of right oxygen sensor upstream of CAT from power electronics holder	Model 221.095/195without 4MATIC
6	Detach output distributor from transmission (5) and fasten to the air duct housing free of stress with cable tie	Model 221.095/195without 4MATIC
			AR08.10-P-0011SXH
7	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100SX
8	Remove engine compartment paneling	Transmission 722.9 in model 216.3 without 4MATICTransmission 722.9 in model 221.0 without 4MATICTransmission 722.9 in model 221.1 except code Z07 (Top protection) without 4MATIC	AR61.20-P-1105SX
		Transmission 722.9 in model 221.1 with code Z07 (Top protection) without 4MATIC	AR61.20-P-1105SXS
9	Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical connection (G3/3x1, G3/4x1, G3/5x1, G3/6x1)	Model 216, 221 with engine 156 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216, 221 with engine 157 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216, 221 with engine 273 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216, 221 with engine 278 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221 with engine 276 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) with engine 272 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR07.52-P-5303SX
10.1	Remove right catalytic converter	Model 216 with engine 278 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216.3 with engine 157 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216.3 with engine 275 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 156 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 157 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 272 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 273 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 276 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 278 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC
			AR49.10-P-7100SX
10.2	Remove diesel particulate filter	Transmission 722.9 in model 221.0/1 with engine 629, 642without 4MATIC
		Transmission 722.9 in model 221.0/1 with engine 642without 4MATIC	AR14.40-P-1000SXI
		Transmission 722.9 in model 221.0/1 with engine 629without 4MATIC	AR14.40-P-1000SXJ
10.3	Remove catalytic converter diesel particulate filter unit	Transmission 722.9 in model 221.0/1 with engine 651.9without 4MATIC
			AR49.10-P-5501SXI
11	Unclip electrical lines from holder (6) on transmission (5) and place to one side	Transmission 722.9 in model 216.3, 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) without 4MATIC
12	Detach bracket (6) from transmission (5)	Transmission 722.9 in model 216.3, 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) without 4MATIC
		Bracket, wiring harness to automatic transmission	*BA27.40-P-1024-01A
13	Remove heat shield under right catalytic converter	Transmission 722.9 in model 221.095/195without 4MATIC	AR08.10-P-0011SXH
14	Remove heat shield between exhaust manifold and power electronics	Transmission 722.9 in model 221.095/195without 4MATIC	AR08.10-P-0011SXH
15	Remove heat shield (1)		AR27.40-P-0700-01SX
		Bolt, heat shield to transmission housing	*BA27.40-P-1014-01A
		Bolt, leaf spring to transmission housing	*BA27.40-P-1019-01A
16	Disconnect electrical connector from electric controller unit
17	Disconnect electrical connector on intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT (A80), unclip retaining clips and place electrical line to one side
18	Disconnect electrical connector from electrical oil pump, unclip retaining clips from oil pan and place electrical line to one side	Transmission 722.9 in model 221.095/195without 4MATIC
19.1	Detach torque converter (9) from driver spider (7)	Transmission 722.9 (except 722.93) in model 216.3, 221.0/1without 4MATIC
			AR27.20-P-0100-01A
		Bolt, torque converter to driver spider	*BA27.20-P-1002-01C
		Socket wrench bit	Fig 7
		Long wedge	Fig 4
19.2	Detach start-up clutch from driver spider (7)	Transmission 722.93 in model 216.3, 221.0/1without 4MATIC
			AR27.51-P-0400-01W
		Bolt, start up clutch to driver	*BA27.51-P-1001-01A
		Socket wrench bit	Fig 7
		Long wedge	Fig 4
19.3	Detach torque converter (9) from flexible plate of integrated starter-alternator	Transmission 722.95 in model 221.095/195without 4MATIC
		Bolt, flexible plate to integrated starter alternator	*BA27.20-P-1004-01C
20	Pry torque converter (9) or start-up clutch evenly off driver spider (7) or off integrated starter-alternator using long wedge	Long wedge	Fig 4
21	Remove front exhaust bracket (17) from transmission (5)	Engine 156 in model 216, 221 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATIC Engine 272 in model 221 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATIC Engine 273 in model 216, 221 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICBolt, catalytic converter bracket to transmission	*BA49.10-P-1008-01Z
		Engine 157 in model 216, 221 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATIC Engine 276 in model 221 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATIC Engine 278 in model 216, 221 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICBolt, catalytic converter bracket to top bracket/transmission housing	*BA49.10-P-1011-01Z
		Engine 651 in model 221 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICNut, catalytic converter system bracket below to transmission	*BA49.10-P-1006-01AJ
		Engine 642 in model 221 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICBolt, SCR catalytic converter bracket to transmission	*BA49.10-P-1013-01V
22	Support transmission (5) and secure to prevent it from falling down
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
23	Remove rear engine cross member (3) with rear engine mount (2)	Model 216, 221.0/1 with engine 156 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216.3, 221.0/1 with engine 157 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216.3, 221.0/1 with engine 273 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216.3, 221.0/1 with engine 278 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 272 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 276 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 629 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 642 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR22.10-P-1180SX
	Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws		AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
		Transmission 722.9 in model 221.0/1 with engine 651without 4MATIC	AR22.10-P-1180CW
24	Detach front flexible coupling (20V) from transmission (5)		AR41.10-P-0050SX
25.1	Detach left oil cooling line (10L) and right oil cooling line (10R) from transmission (5) and oil pan and place to one side	Transmission 722.9 in model 216.3, 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) without 4MATIC
			AR27.55-P-0600SX
		Before starting work, it is important to thoroughly clean the area around the left oil cooling line (10L) and right oil cooling line (10R) at the connecting 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).
25.2	Remove left oil cooling line (10L) and detach right oil cooling line (10R) from transmission (5) and oil pan and place to one side	Transmission 722.9 in model 216.3, 221.095/195without 4MATIC
			AR27.55-P-0600SX
		Before starting work, it is important to thoroughly clean the area around the left oil cooling line (10L) and right oil cooling line (10R) at the connecting 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).
26	Detach starter from transmission (5)	Model 216.3, 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC
		Model 216, 221 with engine 157 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216, 221 with engine 278 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR15.30-P-7100MMB
		Model 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) with engine 276 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR15.30-P-7100MMA
		Model 216.3, 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) with engine 273 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221 (except 221.095/195) with engine 272 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR15.30-P-7100SX
		Model 216.3, 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) with engine 156 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR15.30-P-7100SMG
		Model 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) with engine 642 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR15.30-P-7100SXI
		Model 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) with engine 629 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR15.30-P-7100SXD
		Model 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) with engine 651 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC Place the starter to one side with electrical lines still connected and secure to prevent it from falling down.	AR15.30-P-7100CD
27	Remove screws/bolts (8)	Secure the holder of the electrical lines to the transmission (5).
		Bolt, automatic transmission to engine	*BA27.40-P-1008-01A
		Bolt, heat shield to transmission housing	*BA27.40-P-1014-01A
28	Remove transmission (5) from below	Secure torque converter (9) to prevent it from falling out. Align the holes of the torque converter (9) exactly with the threaded unions (7a) in the driver spider (7) or in the integrated starter-alternator.
29.1	Remove torque converter (9)	Transmission 722.9 (except 722.93) in model 216.3, 221.0/1without 4MATIC If necessary.
			AR27.20-P-0500-01W
		With torque converter (9) bolted on at angle: Secure the handles to the torque converter (9) using screws/bolts and nuts. MODEL 221.095/195 Remove torque converter (9) without handles on flexible plate. Model 221.095/195: To measure the installation height, the flexible plate must be detached from the torque converter (9).
		Installed height of torque converter	*BE27.20-P-1001-01E
		Bolt, torque converter to flexible plate	*BA27.20-P-1003-01C
		Multi-purpose paste	*BR00.45-Z-1009-06A
		Parallel rest	Fig 5
		Handles	Fig 6
29.2	Remove start-up clutch	Transmission 722.93 in model 216.3, 221.0/1without 4MATIC If necessary.
			AR27.51-P-0400-02AMG
		Installed height of start up clutch	*BE27.51-P-1001-02A
		Parallel rest	Fig 5
		Handles	Fig 6
30	Remove corrosion from crankshaft		AR03.20-P-1000-01A
		Assembly cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A
		Multi-purpose paste	*BR00.45-Z-1009-06A
	Check
31.1	Check threaded unions (7a) of driver spider (7)	Model 216.3, 221.0 (except 221.095), 221.1 (except 221.195) with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC For damaged and loose threaded unions (7a): ↓ Install a new driver spider (7).
		Model 216.3, 221.0/1 with engine 157 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216.3, 221.0/1 with engine 278 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 276 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR03.30-P-8001MM
		Model 216.3, 221.0/1 with engine 156 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR03.30-P-8001SMG
		Model 216.3, 221.0/1 with engine 273 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 272 (except 272.974) with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR03.30-P-8001SX
		Model 221.0/1 with engine 629 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR03.30-P-8001SXD
		Model 221.0/1 with engine 642 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR03.30-P-8001SXI
		Model 221.0/1 with engine 651 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR03.30-P-8001CD
31.2	Check threaded union in integrated starter alternator	Transmission 722.9 in model 221.095/195without 4MATIC For damaged threaded unions: ↓ Replace integrated starter alternator.
		Model 221.095/195 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR15.40-P-0003SXH
32	Check the rear engine mount (2)	Model 216.3, 221.0/1 with engine 156 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216.3, 221.0/1 with engine 157 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216.3, 221.0/1 with engine 273 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 216.3, 221.0/1 with engine 278 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 272 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 276 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 629 with transmission 722.9 without 4MATICModel 221.0/1 with engine 642 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC	AR22.10-P-1180SX
		Model 221.0/1 with engine 651 with transmission 722.9without 4MATIC If necessary: ↓ Replace rear engine mount.	AR22.10-P-1180CW
33	Install in the reverse order
34	Fill transmission (5) with transmission oil or check transmission oil level and correct if necessary		AR27.00-P-0270W
35	Read out fault memory using the diagnostic system and clear if necessary
			AD00.00-P-2000-04A
36	Perform transmission adaptation using diagnostic system	After replacement or repair of transmission (5)
37	Reset data on service life of torque converter lockup clutch using diagnostic system	After replacing torque converter (9)
	Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
38	Perform engine test run and check transmission (5) for leak tightness and proper operation

Fig 4: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Parallel Rest (126 589 04 31 00)

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Fig 6: Identifying Handles (168 589 00 62 00)

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Fig 7: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (001 589 65 09 00)

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