22 31 050 Replacing cross-member for transmission mounting (S63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE rear underbody protection.

Support transmission with hydraulic jack.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 22 32 3AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 22 32 4AZ .

Remove cross member.

Fig 1: Identifying Cross Member Screws

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