Removing Assembly Cover

1. 1.1. Remove diagonal braces.

   Unscrew M10/M12 screws and M10 nuts and remove diagonal braces -1-  .

2. 1.2. Remove support plate.

   Unscrew M10 x 25 screws and M10 nuts and remove support plate -2-  .

Fig 2: Removing Support Plate

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1. 2.1. Press ball joint of parking lock cable -1-  off the parking lock lever.
2. 2.2. Release parking lock cable -1-  at the bracket by pressing the locking lugs -arrows-  together and pull it out.

Fig 3: Removing Parking Lock Cable

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Unscrew M10 x 70 screws -1-  and remove cross member -2-  .

Fig 4: Identifying Transverse Strut And Screws

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1. 4.1. Counter using special tool adapter plate 9510/1  (-1-  ).
   Fig 5: Removing Drive-Shaft

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2. 4.2. Unscrew the six bolts between the drive shaft and transmission flange.

   Information 

   The sealing ring for the long halfshaft flange cannot be replaced while the long halfshaft flange is still installed. In the event of leaks, the sealing ring must always be replaced together with the mounting saddle.

   Fig 6: Identifying Drive Shaft

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Unscrew M8 x 40 screws -1-  and move anti-roll bar -2-  into position.

Fig 7: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar And Screws

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1. 6.1. Retainer plate 9769  (-1-  ) must be secured on the unit lifting platform using an M10 screw.
   Fig 8: Identifying Engine Mounting

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2. 6.2. Position unit lifting platform -1-  under the vehicle, insert the mounting pegs of the retainer plate 9769 -2-  into the mounting bores on the engine and press in with a slight preload. The unit lifting platform -1-  must be positioned slightly diagonally -3-  using the adjustment controls so that the bores are directly parallel.

   → Adjustment value: 10° 

   Fig 9: Positioning Lifting Platform Under Vehicle

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3. 6.3. Remove left and right gear support and hydraulic mount.

   C  - Nut (never loosen)

   Fig 10: Locating Left And Right Gear Support And Hydraulic Mount Screws

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   1. 6.3.1. Information:  Do not loosen nuts -C-  .
   2. 6.3.2. Unscrew screws -2-  on the transmission supports -3-  .
   3. 6.3.3. Unscrew M8 nuts -1-  between the body and hydraulic mount and remove transmission support with hydraulic mount -3-  .
   Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Supports

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4. 6.4. Lower the transmission.

   Only lower the transmission sufficiently to allow access to the cable connections and coolant hoses.

Loosen and unscrew M8 screws and remove suspension.

Fig 12: Identifying Exhaust System Suspension

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1. 8.1. Screw tapping screws into the assembly cover.
2. 8.2. At the same time, pull out the assembly cover using the claw sleeve from the slide hammer kit Nr.168  .

Fig 13: Removing Assembly Cover

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