Installing Transmission Mount

Tools required: 

• > 9951 - Assembly fixture  (Observe maximum load of 72 KN!)
• > T10254 - Assembly fixture 
• > VAS 6178 - Hydraulic cylinder  (Only use hydraulic cylinder set to "Setting 1"!)
• > VAS 6179 - Foot Pump 

1. Lightly grease the transmission mount mounting.
2. Mark new transmission mount -1-  .
   1. 2.1 Fit transmission mount -1-  on the mounting and align it with the markings -2 and 3-  .
   2. 2.2 Copy markings -2 and 3-  onto the new transmission mount -1-  using a coloured marker or water-resistant pen to make it easier to position it when pressing it in.

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   Markings on transmission mount

3. > 9951 - Assembly fixture  must be secured to the new  transmission mount -2-  in the same way as for removal.
   1. 3.1 Insert the mandrels of the retainer plate 9951/2 -1-  through the new  transmission mount -2-  .
   2. 3.2 Fit countering plate 9951/3 -3-  and screw on nuts -4-  as far as they will go by hand.
   3. 3.3 Screw threaded rod T10254/5  into retainer plate 9951/2 -1-  .

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   Assembly fixture on transmission mount

   Information 

   A tilted or misaligned transmission mount must not be pressed in further.

   If the transmission mount was not positioned correctly, it must be removed and fitted again.

4. Install new  transmission mount -1-  .
   1. 4.1 Fit new  transmission mount -1-  on the transmission using >9951 - assembly fixture-2-  and align it with the markings.
   2. 4.2 Fit sleeve 9951/2 -3-  on threaded rod T10254/5 -4-  .
   3. 4.3 >VAS 6178 - Hydraulic cylinder-5-  must be fitted on threaded rod T10254/5 -4-  . Then, connect it to >VAS 6179 - Foot Pump  .
   4. 4.4 Screw nut T10254/4 -5-  as far as it will go onto the threaded rod T10254/5 -4-  .
   5. 4.5 >VAS 6179 - Foot Pump  must be connected to compressed air.
   6. 4.6 Check alignment of the new  transmission mount -1-  . Align the transmission mount -1-  with the markings again if necessary.
   7. 4.7 >VAS 6178 - Hydraulic cylinder-5-  must slowly be blasted with slight pressure. Then, carefully press the new transmission mount -1-  several millimeters into the mounting.
   8. 4.8 Check that the new transmission mount -1-  is aligned correctly and is fitted straight in the mounting. Check markings!
   9. 4.9 >VAS 6178 - Hydraulic cylinder-5-  must be blasted with pressure for as long as required until the transmission mount -1-  is completely pressed into the transmission.

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   Tools used during installation

   Information 

   The transmission mount must end flush with the mounting on both sides.

5. Remove tools and check the position of the transmission mount in the mounting.