23 00 018 Removing and installing transmission (GS6-53BZ) (S65): Installation

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Pay attention to correction position of dowel sleeves.

Replace damaged dowel sleeves.

Ensure correct position of cover plate.

Fig 1: Positioning Of Dowel Sleeves

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REMOVE RELEASE UNIT AND RELEASE LEVER and clean.

Check lubrication of transmission input shaft for sticky consistency. If grease is sticky, REPLACE CLUTCH PLATE .

Check clutch plate for friction rust in taper splines and REPLACE IF NECESSARY .

Mechanically remove old grease and lining abrasion from the taper splines of the clutch disk (with a cloth).

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Input Shaft Lubrication

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Installation:

Greasing specification:

Remove release bearing and release lever.
Push on grease scraper ring 21 2 240 as far as it will go.
Grease splines (1) of input shaft with a brush. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS and GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Detach grease scraper ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Grease Scraper Ring And Splines

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