Installing Transmission
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- If available: remove assembly aids from production on bottom section of gearshift bracket -arrow- . These were only needed for the first installation in order to align the gearshift bracket.
- Secure the shift and selector cables to the ball head joint on the support.
- Install circlips -inset- on support on the transmission.
- Raise manual transmission with special tool plate and transmission jack .
- Run in transmission. Connect vent line for the transfer gear.
- Screw in fastening screws for securing transmission to engine. This involves screwing in four screws on the engine side and six on the transmission side. → Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 ftlb.) → Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 ftlb.) → Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 ftlb.) → Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 ftlb.) → Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 ftlb.) → Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 ftlb.)
- Support transmission with a wooden block on the suspension sub-frame.
- Remove special tool plate 9725.
- Insert gearshift bracket into the opening in the centre tunnel from below.
- Install transfer gear → Installing transfer gear
- Screw in coolant pipe fastening screws on converter bell housing.
- Screw in fastening screws for securing bottom section of gearshift bracket to body. → Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 ftlb.)
- Insert insulating mat.
- Fit centre console trim. → Installing centre console