Removing Transmission

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

1. Remove heat shield on all-wheel final drive.
   Fig 1: Locating Heat Shield Mounting Screws On All-Wheel Final Drive

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2. Remove fastening screws -arrows-  securing heat shield to transmission and remove heat shield.
   Fig 2: Locating Right Heat Shield Fastening Screws

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3. Remove converter screw -arrow-  through the opening in the starter using 3/8" - 5/16" bit connector and Torx T55 bit screwdriver insert Nr.42-1  .
   Fig 3: Locating Converter Screw

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4. Turn the crankshaft further for the next converter screw using a socket-wrench insert 9714  .
   Fig 4: Turning Crankshaft Using Socket-Wrench Insert 9714

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5. Remove safety clip -A-  on selector lever cable and use disassembly tool, universal Nr.21  to lever the cable off the ball joint -arrow-  .
   Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Cable Connection

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6. Unscrew coolant pipe fastening screws on converter bell housing.
   Fig 6: Locating Coolant Pipes On Converter Bell Housing

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   • The line connections on the transmission and the ends of the ATF lines must be closed off after the lines have been separated from the transmission! 
7. Disconnect ATF lines from the transmission. To do this, unscrew screw -arrow-  and remove lines.
   Fig 7: Locating ATF Line On Transmission

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8. Unscrew fastening screw for ATF line holder on converter bell housing.
   Fig 8: Locating ATF Line Fastening Screws On Transmission

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9. Unscrew fastening screws securing transmission to engine. This involves unscrewing four screws on the engine side and six on the transmission side.
   Fig 9: Identifying Transmission And Engine Fastening Screws

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10. Remove transmission. Pull off the vent line -arrows-  for the transfer gear.
    Fig 10: Locating Vent Line On Transmission

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