Supporting transmission

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Support transmission with special tools 23 4 050 and 23 4 030 .

Secure transmission to mounting with tensioning strap (1).

Tasks are described in TRANSMISSION BRACKET .

After completion of work, check transmission oil level.

Fig 1: Supporting Transmission Using Special Tools 23 4 050

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Remove screws and nuts.

Remove cross-member (1).

Tightening torque 23 71 1AZ/2AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Cross-Member Screws And Nuts

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Remove propeller shaft from transmission.
Release center bearing.
Tie propeller shaft to one side.

Tasks are described in Removing PROPELLER SHAFT

NOTE: Pressure line of clutch slave cylinder remains connected.

IMPORTANT: Relieve tension on clutch slave cylinder slowly; otherwise air will be drawn in through sealing sleeve.

Release nuts (2) and remove clutch slave cylinder (1).

Fig 3: Locating Clutch Slave Cylinder Nut

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TIGHTENING TORQUE, 21 52 5AZ .

Detach locking clip.

Fig 4: Removing Locking Clip

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IMPORTANT: New retaining clips fitted as from 04.08.
Retaining clip must interlock captively with retaining web (1) behind shift rod pin.

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Web

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Pull shift rod (1) out of shift rod joint (2).