(Remove/Install Transmission - AR26.10-P-0020OLC)

Transmission 716.7 in model 213 with engine 274 

Transmission 716.7 in model 238 with engine 274 

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Caution	Risk of injury to skin and eyes due to handling of transmission oil. Health risk caused by swallowing transmission oil	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses. Do not pour transmission oil into beverage bottles.	AS00.40-Z-0001-01A
	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
Caution	Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Warning	Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws		AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
	Remove
1	Shift transmission (1) into neutral position
2	Release parking brake
3	Remove ground line at battery	Transmission 716.7 in model 213 with engine 274	AR54.10-P-0003LW
		Transmission 716.7 in model 238 with engine 274	AR54.10-P-0003LWO
4	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100CW
5	Remove center and rear section of lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LWE
6	Remove brackets (2)
7	Remove clamp from exhaust system to catalytic converter
8	Detach ground line (3) from transmission (1)
9	Release and disconnect line of hydraulic clutch operation system		AR25.20-P-0150LW
10	Remove rear engine cross member	Transmission 716.7 in model 213 with engine 274	AR22.10-P-4360OLC
		Transmission 716.7 in model 238 with engine 274.9
		Never use impact wrenches/drivers or compressed air tools for unscrewing the bolts! Otherwise the threads can get damaged.	AR22.10-P-4360MRD
11	Secure transmission (1) against falling down
12	Disconnect electrical connector of transmission neutral position sensor and expose		AR26.19-P-0003LW
13	Detach flex disk of propeller shaft at transmission end		AR41.10-P-0040-01LW
	Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings		WF58.50-P-4110-01A
		Counterholder	Fig 1
14	Remove center shifter console and shift rod from transmission (1)		AR26.60-P-0600-02LW
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
15	Remove bolts and remove transmission (1) downwards at an incline
16	Remove coupling and check for damage	If damage is present ↓ Replace connector.	AR25.10-P-0050OLC
17	Check rear radial shaft sealing ring on crankshaft for leak tightness and for external damage	In event of leakage and external damage ↓ Replace rear radial shaft sealing ring of crankshaft. Transmission 716.7 in model 213 with engine 274.9 Transmission 716.7 in model 238 with engine 274.9	AR03.20-P-3064MRD
18	Check pilot bushing for corrosion and damage	In the event of corrosion or damage ↓ replace pilot bushing.
19	Clean transmission input shaft on splined shaft and guide	Assembly cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A
20	Apply light coating of heat-resistant lubricant to transmission input shaft on splined shaft all way round	Do not apply heat-resistant lubricant to clutch lining. Otherwise the clutch lining will be damaged. Heat-resistant lubricant	*BR00.45-Z-1074-06A
	Install
21	Install clutch		AR25.10-P-0050OLC
22	Insert transmission (1) and screw in bolts	Carefully insert the transmission (1) with transmission input shaft into the pilot bearing without tilting it. The pilot bearing will otherwise be damaged.
		Bolt/nut, transmission to engine	*BA26.10-P-1001-01J
23	Mount center shifter console and shift rod onto transmission (1)		AR26.60-P-0600-02LW
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
		Long-life grease	*BR00.45-Z-1001-06A
24	Attach flex disk of propeller shaft at transmission end		AR41.10-P-0040-01LW
		Transmission 716.7 in model 213 with engine 274Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01M
		Transmission 716.7 in model 238 with engine 274Flexible coupling to transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01N
		Counterholder	Fig 1
25	Mount electrical connector of transmission neutral position sensor, assemble and lock in place		AR26.19-P-0003LW
26	Unfasten securing device for transmission (1)
27	Install rear engine cross member	Transmission 716.7 in model 213 with engine 274	AR22.10-P-4360OLC
		Transmission 716.7 in model 238 with engine 274	AR22.10-P-4360MRD
		Never use impact wrenches/drivers or compressed air tools for screwing in the bolts! Otherwise the threads can get damaged.
28	Assemble line of hydraulic clutch operation system and lock in place		AR25.20-P-0150LW
29	Mount ground line (3) onto transmission (1)	Transmission 716.7 in model 213 with engine 274Screw/bolt/nut, ground line to transmission/underfloor	*BA00.19-P-1038-02A
		Transmission 716.7 in model 238 with engine 274Bolt/nut, ground line to transmission/underfloor	*BA00.19-P-1039-02B
30	Mount new clamp for exhaust system onto catalytic converter	Transmission 716.7 in model 213 with engine 274Clamp at catalytic converter and front exhaust system	*BA49.10-P-1002-02G
		Transmission 716.7 in model 238 with engine 274Clamp to catalytic converter and front exhaust system	*BA49.10-P-1002-02I
31	Attach ground cable for battery	Transmission 716.7 in model 213 with engine 274	AR54.10-P-0003LW
		Transmission 716.7 in model 238 with engine 274	AR54.10-P-0003LWO
32	Check and correct transmission oil level		AR26.00-P-0200LW
33	Read out and erase fault memory
		Transmission 716.7 in model 213 with engine 274	AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		Transmission 716.7 in model 238 with engine 274	AD00.00-P-2000-06LWO
Warning	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
34	Conduct engine test run, and check transmission (1) for leak tightness and proper operation
35	Install bracket (2)
36	Install center and rear sections of lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LWE
37	Disconnect vehicle from vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100CW

Fig 1: Identifying Counterholder (176 589 00 40 00)

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