22 32 050 Replacing cross member for transmission mounting

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Special tools required:

00 2 030
23 4 050

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove SIDE UNDERBODY PANELLING
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove heat shields

Supporting transmission

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

Secure transmission to mounting with tensioning strap (1).

Tasks are described in GEARBOX HOLDER .

Fig 1: Securing Transmission To Mounting With Tensioning Strap

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Release screws.

Tightening torque 22 32 4AZ .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 22 32 5AZ .

Remove cross member.

Fig 2: Identifying Cross Member Screw

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