Removing and installing transmission (8-speed, AISIN GA8F22AW) (Cooper Clubman S FWD)
Special tools required:
- 00 2 030
- 23 4 150
- 11 6 480
If there are signs of corrosion, the rust must be removed and the threads must be cleaned before removal .
Replace rusted, damaged screws.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the engine block and transmission.
Safety instructions:
Before removing the transmission, it is essential to check the firm fit of the engine mount and ensure that the rubber seals of the engine mount is in perfect condition. If the rubber seals is porous and has cracks, remove the TRANSMISSION WITH ENGINE .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Adjust SELECTOR LEVER .
Preliminary work needed:
- Remove VEHICLE BATTERY .
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Release WHEEL ARCH COVER on left and right.
- Remove FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- No wheel alignment is required for removal and installation of front axle support.
- Remove STARTER MOTOR .
- Remove LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT only at transmission end and hang up.
- Remove RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT only at transmission end and hang up.
Removal:
Unscrew the screws (1).
Release vehicle battery partition wall (2) from holder and remove.
Release control unit (3) from holder.
Detach wiring harness (4) from battery tray (5).
Remove battery tray (5).
Release ball socket (1) from ball pivot.
Release the cable (2) from the support angle.
Unlock connector (1).
Release clamp (2) with wiring harness from transmission and place to one side.
Unfasten hose clamps.
Disconnect the coolant hoses (1) from the transmission oil cooler.
Catch the emerging coolant.
Remove screw (1).
Release ground strap (2) from transmission and place to one side.
Unscrew the screws (1).
Crank engine with special tool 11 6 480 at vibration damper in direction of rotation.
Release nut (1) on torque converter.
Crank engine further and release remaining 5 nuts.
With B48 engine:
Unscrew the screws (1).
Remove heat shield (2).
Supporting transmission:
Support transmission with special tool 23 4 150 and 00 2 030.
Secure transmission with luggage strap (3).
Release bolts and remove transmission.
Note installation position.
Installing the wrong bolts may cause serious damage.
Installation:
Bore (1) of driving plate must be accessible from recess on motor oil engine oil pan. Check lining sleeves (2... 3) are correctly seated.
Replace damaged lining sleeves.
Rotate torque converter until bore in torque converter is flush with bore in drive plate.
Flange-mount automatic transmission to engine and screw on.
Tightening torque 24 00 1AZ .
Crank engine with special tool 11 6 480 at vibration damper in direction of rotation.
Parts: Replace nuts (1).
Screw 6 nuts (1) on torque converter.
Tightening torque 24 40 1AZ .
With B48 engine:
Install heat shield (2).
Insert screws (1) and tighten.
Screw transmission on transmission mount with screws (1).
Tightening torque 22 32 1AZ .
Screw ground strap (2) on transmission with screw (1).
Slide the coolant hoses (1) onto the transmission oil cooler.
Secure hose clamps.
Secure clamp (2) on transmission with wiring harness.
Lock connector (1).
Press in cable (2) into the support angle.
Ensure cable audibly engages.
Press on ball socket (1) onto ball pivot.
Install battery tray (5).
Tighten down screws (1).
Install wiring harness (4) on battery tray (5).
Insert control unit (3) in holder.
Insert vehicle battery partition wall (2) in holder.
Required follow-up work:
- Install FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- No wheel alignment is required for removal and installation of front axle support.
- Install LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
- Install RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
- Install STARTER .
- Install WHEEL ARCH COVER on left and right.
- Install VEHICLE BATTERY .
- Top up COOLANT .