Removing Transmission

Information 

• The cables do not have to be separated from the transmission in order to remove the transmission. 

Fig 1: Overview Of Transmission

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1. Remove insulating mat.
   Fig 2: Insulating Mat For Centre Console

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2. Unscrew fastening screws for securing bottom section of gearshift bracket to body.
   Fig 3: Locating Gearshift Bracket Fastening Screws

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3. Unscrew coolant pipe fastening screws on converter bell housing.
   Fig 4: Locating Support For Coolant Pipes

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   Information 

   • When removing the transfer box, support manual transmission with a wooden block on the suspension sub-frame. 
     Fig 5: Supporting Manual Transmission With Wooden Block On Suspension Subframe

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4. Remove transfer box. → Removing transfer gear
5. Support manual transmission with special tool plate  and transmission jack  .
   Fig 6: Identifying Manual Transmission With Special Tool Plate

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6. Unscrew fastening screws for securing transmission to engine. This involves unscrewing four screws on the engine side and six on the transmission side.
   Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Fastening Screws To V6 Engine Threaded Joint

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7. Push out transmission. Pull off vent line for the transfer box.
   Fig 8: Locating Support For Transmission Vent Line

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8. Remove circlips on support on the transmission.
   Fig 9: Removing Of Circlips

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9. Remove shift and selector cables from support using special tool removal tool, universal nr.21.  Remove selector support with cables.
   Fig 10: Removing Selector Support With Cables

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