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Manual Transmission: Removal

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  1. Disconnect battery negative lead from battery and cover. See INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY.
  2. Detach fan. Remove complete exhaust system. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (S62).
  3. Remove underbody protection. Remove heat shields.
  4. Disconnect plugs from reversing light switch (1) and gear detection switch (2). See Fig 1 .
    5. CAUTION: Slowly relieve tension on clutch slave cylinder as otherwise air will be taken in through sealing sleeve.
  5. Release screws (1). See Fig 2 . Pressure line of clutch slave cylinder (2) remains connected. Remove clutch slave cylinder (2) and tie to one side.
  6. Remove speed sensor. See PULSE GENERATOR  . Unclip cable from cable holder on transmission housing.
  7. Remove stabilizer links from stabilizer bar. See STABILIZER LINK (PUSH ROD) in FRONT SUSPENSION article. Swivel stabilizer bar upwards.
  8. Release screws. See Fig 3 .
  9. Grip propeller shaft at center bearing and release nuts. See Fig 4 .
  10. Support transmission with Special Tool (00 2 030). See Fig 5 .
  11. Unclip cable (1) from holder (2). See Fig 6 . Release screws and remove cross-member.
  12. Release screws. See Fig 7 . Remove exhaust suspension (1).
    13. CAUTION: DO NOT let propeller shaft fall into joints. See Fig 8 . Joints and rubber sleeve can be damaged on constant-velocity joint.
  13. Bend propeller shaft downwards at center bearing. Remove propeller shaft from transmission output flange and tie back to one side with cord or wire.
  14. Lift out retainer (4). See Fig 9 . Pull selector rod out of joint and remove washers (5).
  15. Lower transmission until engine oil sump rests against buffer of front axle.
  16. Remove retaining clip with a screwdriver. See Fig 10 .
  17. Withdraw bearing pin and remove selector arm. See Fig 11 .
  18. Support transmission with Special Tools (00 2 030 / 23 0 041 / 23 0 042). See Fig 12 .
    19. CAUTION: DO NOT allow the transmission to hang off from the transmission input shaft as this will deform the clutch plate.
  19. Release screws. See Fig 13 . Pull out transmission towards rear and remove.
Fig 1: Locating Plugs For Reversing Light Switch & Gear Detection Switch
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Fig 2: Locating Clutch Slave Cylinder Screws
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Fig 3: Disconnecting/Connecting Joint Disc From Transmission
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Fig 4: Bracing Propeller Shaft On Center Mount
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Fig 5: Supporting Transmission
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Fig 6: Removing Cross-Member
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Fig 7: Removing Exhaust Suspension
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Fig 8: Remove Propeller Shaft Gently
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Fig 9: Lifting Out Retainer
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Fig 10: Removing Retaining Clip
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Fig 11: Removing Selector Arm
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Fig 12: Supporting Transmission
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Fig 13: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolts
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