23 00 037 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-53BZ) S65

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
Use only the approved transmission fluid. Refer to 00 11 229 CHANGING / TOPPING UP / CHECKING GEAR OIL IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION and MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .

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

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain gear oil at oil drain plug. Tightening torque:23 00 4AZ , see 00 COMPLETE TRANSMISSION .
Remove transmission .

Convert shift rod joint.

Push back retaining ring (1) and drive out dowel pin (2).

Fig 1: Pushing Back Retaining Ring

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NOTE: Check damping disk (6) for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Damping Disk

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Convert following parts from previous transmission to new transmission.

Release bearing and release lever.
Ball pin and spring wire clip
Studs for clutch slave cylinder
Pulse generator, crankshaft/transmission

Add final details to vehicle.

Check oil level.

Installation:

Observe greasing specification. Use only the approved transmission fluid. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .