23 42 507 Replacing Shift Actuator GS6S53BZ SMG (Transmission Removed)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT:

Before working on hydraulic system:

Reduce pressure in hydraulic system by means of Service Function in DIS Tester
Disconnect HYDRAULIC PUMP RELAY in electronics box
Do not reconnect relay for entire duration of repair work

NOTE:

After completing work:

Check FLUID LEVEL IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEMby means of DIS Tester "Service Function"
Perform "Teach in transmission" service function by means of DIS Tester

Mount transmission (1) with special tool 23 0 170 in assembly stand 00 1 450 .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (23 0 170, 00 1 450) Into Transmission Mount

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Remove sealing cap (1) using a screwdriver (2).

Service opening must not be damaged. Burr can cause the sealing cap to leak.

Installation:

Replace sealing cap.

Fig 2: Removing Sealing Cap

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Release fitting screw (1).

Tightening torque 23 31 3AZ . See INTERIOR SHIFT COMPONENTS for specs.

Installation:

Replace fitting screw (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Fitting Screw

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Remove screws (1) and (2).

Tightening torque 23 41 1/7AZ . See EXTERNAL GEARSHIFT COMPONENTS for specs.

Unlock and detach hydraulic lines (3).

Pull out shift actuator (4)

Installation:

Clean sealing surfaces.

Apply Loctite 574 sealing compound to sealing faces.

Fig 4: Identifying Hydraulic Lines And Shift Actuator

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NOTE:

After completing work:

Check FLUID LEVEL IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEMby means of DIS Tester "Service Function"
Perform "Teach in transmission" service function by means of DIS Tester