Installing Transmission

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WARNING: Vehicle can fall down

Risk of squashing or crushing
Risk of damage to the vehicle

→ Do not place any solid objects under the raised vehicle.

→ Ensure that the lifting platform is prevented from lowering.

→ Remove solid objects before lowering the vehicle.

→ Raise the vehicle only at the jacking points provided.

→ The outer jacking points should be used primarily.

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Before installing the transmission, clean splines of transmission input shaft and grease lightly, e.g. with Olista Longtime 3 EP.

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When positioning the transmission, make sure that the dowel sleeves are in the correct position in the crankcase.

Run in transmission.
NOTE:
Mechanical overload of components
- Component will be damaged irreparably
→ Observe guidelines for assembly and disassembly

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Always replace flange screws.

When you screw in and tighten the flange screws between the transmission and engine, the screws -1 and 2- must be screwed in and tightened last. If this is not done, the engine housing can be damaged irreparably.

Fig 1: Identifying Flange Screws
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Screw in and tighten the four top fastening screws.

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Transmission/engine connection		Tightening torque	85 Nm (63 ft. lb.)

Screw in and tighten the two bottom fastening screws.
Fit pulse sender at the transmission bell housing. → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)

Remove plug from hydraulic line of clutch control and fit the line.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Line

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Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Hydraulic line of clutch control		Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ft. lb.)

Fit transmission support.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Support Mounting Bolts

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Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Transmission bracket to body		Tightening torque	65 Nm (48 ft. lb.)
Transmission bracket to transmission		Tightening torque	120 Nm (89 ft. lb.)

Install transmission holder.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Holder Mounting Bolts

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Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Transmission holder		Tightening torque	65 Nm (48 ft. lb.)

Release retaining strap and remove transmission jack.

Lower the unit elevating platform and remove it.

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Anti-roll bar to suspension/stabilizer		Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft. lb.)