Supporting transmission

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Support transmission with special tools 23 4 050 and 00 2 030 .

Secure transmission to mounting with tensioning strap (1).

After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL .

Fig 1: Support Transmission With Special Tools (23 4 050, 00 2 030)

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Remove PROPELLER SHAFT from transmission.
Release centre mount.
Important: Bending the propeller shaft by an excessive angle can cause premature damage to the joint/propeller shaft!
Tie up propeller shaft to underbody.
Support engine with lifter when removing transmission.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 24 71 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

Crank engine at vibration damper in direction of rotation until screw (1) is visible in recess.

Release all bolts of torque converter with special tool 24 1 110 .

Crank engine further and release remaining 5 bolts.

Tightening torque 24 40 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Vibration Damper Screw

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Insert special tool 24 1 370 into recess of transmission housing and secure with screw (1).

NOTE: Check installation position.

Lug (2) must point in opposite direction to direction of travel.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Housing Screws, Lug And Special Tool 24 1 370

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1) by turning.
Do not touch pins.
Release cable from brackets.
Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing sleeve.

Repair work is described in:

NOTES ON MECHATRONICS

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with important note.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug

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Release screws.

Installation note:

Observe screw fastening sequence without fail.

Tightening torque, steel screws 24 00 1AZ .

Aluminum screws must be replaced.

Tightening torque and angle of rotation, aluminum screws/bolts 24 00 2AZ .

Fig 6: Transmission Housing Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Installation note:

Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.

Special angle-of-rotation tool 00 9 120 with magnet 00 9 130 to underbody and screw down blue aluminum screws/bolts in accordance with angle of rotation.

Angle of rotation: 24 00 2AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 120) And Magnet (00 9 130)

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Installation note:

Bore (1) in driving disc must be accessible from opening on engine oil sump.

Fig 8: Identifying Bore In Driving Disc

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Check that fitting sleeves are correctly fitted.

Replace damaged fitting sleeves.

Fig 9: Identifying Dowel Sleeves

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Installation note:

Rotate torque converter until bore hole in torque converter is flush with bore in drive plate.

Flange automatic transmission to engine.