24 00 031 Removing and installing transmission (AISIN)

Special tools required:

NOTE: After completion of work, CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

IMPORTANT: Use only the approved AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL in this automatic transmission.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

IMPORTANT: An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in gear tooth meshing noises being transmitted to the passenger compartment.

Adjust SELECTOR LEVER .

WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on vehicle hoist to prevent the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition.
CLAMP off battery.
Remove air intake silencer housing. See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N16) or 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N14, N18) .
Remove intake silencer housing gaiter.
Drain coolant. See 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (N14, N18)
Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .
Remove FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
No wheel alignment is required for removal and installation of front axle support.
Remove STARTER MOTOR .
Remove rubber mounts for gearbox mounting.
Remove LEFT output shaft.
Remove RIGHT output shaft.

Remove stud bolt (1) on transmission side for mounting catalytic converter.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Side Stud Bolt

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N14 engine only

Release screws (1).

Release holder (2) from engine.

NOTE: Graphic similar.

Fig 2: Identifying Holder And Screws

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Slacken nut (1).

Release holder (2) from engine.

Fig 3: Identifying Holder And Nut

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Unfasten hose clamps.

Disconnect coolant hoses (1) from oil cooler.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Hoses

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Disconnect multiple pin connectors (1/2) of EGS control unit.

Remove wiring harness.

Pay attention to routing of wiring harness.

NOTE: Graphic similar.

Engine shown removed.

Fig 5: Identifying EGS Control Unit Multiple Pin Connectors

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Release cable lock nut (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 8AZ

Installation note:

Adjust SELECTOR LEVER .

NOTE: Graphic similar.

Fig 6: Identifying Cable Lock Nut

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Disconnect plug connector (1) from gear position switch.

Remove hose (2) from holder.

Slide cable retaining sleeve (3) in direction of arrow.

Remove cable upwards from holder.

Fig 7: Sliding Cable Retaining Sleeve

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Supporting transmission:

Support gearbox with special tool 23 4 150 and 00 2 030 .

Secure transmission with tensioning strap (3).

Tasks are described in GEARBOX HOLDER .

Fig 8: Supporting Gearbox With Special Tool (23 4 150) And (00 2 030)

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Release nut (1) through opening for starter.

Crank engine further and release remaining 5 nuts.

Screw connection, converter:

Tightening torque 24 11 21AZ .

Fig 9: Identifying Nut

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Release bolts and remove transmission.

IMPORTANT: Transmission mounting bolts differ in length.
Note installation position.
Installing the wrong bolts may cause serious damage.

Tightening torque 24 11 4AZ .

Installation note:

Fig 10: Locating Transmission Bolts

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Check that fitting sleeves are correctly fitted.

Replace damaged fitting sleeves.