24 00 050 Installing exchange transmission (GA6L45R)

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Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.

For tightening torque refer to 24 11 6AZ in 24 11 TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP (5AZ-7AZ) .

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

IMPORTANT:

Before installing replacement transmission, always FLUSH TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TOGETHER WITH LINES
After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL .
Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.

Use only the approved transmission fluid .

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove transfer case (AWD)
Remove automatic transmission

Remove transportation lock (1).

Convert all cable holders.

Convert all seal plugs.

Remove protective cap on output shaft.

If necessary, modify transmission support block. For tightening torque refer to 24 71 6AZ in 24 71 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS .

IMPORTANT: After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter against slipping out.

Transmission identification:

on type plate

Fig 1: Transportation Lock
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