Removing Automatic Transmission

WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down

Risk of squashing or crushing
→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

CAUTION: Heavy components

Risk of squashing
→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Get someone to help if necessary.

CAUTION: Round slings and retaining straps overloaded due to incorrect use

Round slings/retaining straps can tear
Components can fall down
→ When suspending loads, the angle between the vertical position of the mounting and the round sling/retaining strap must not be more than 60°.

Release the wire harness of the rear-axle module and set it aside.

1.1 Top: Unscrew screw -5- . Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1 to 4- and unclip wiring harness -Arrows- .

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Wire harness on the rear-axle module - Top

1.2 Bottom: Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1 to 3- and unclip wiring harness -Arrows- .

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Wire harness on the rear-axle module - Bottom

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Lifting the rear-axle module with round slings and workshop crane

2.1 Fasten two > VAS 501 017 - round slings-7- and two > VAS 501 015 - round slings-1- to the brackets -2- as shown.
2.2 Position > 3033 - lifting tackle-5- above the rear-axle module using a > VAS 6100 - workshop crane-6- .
2.3 Engage round slings -1 and 7- in the spring hooks of the > 3033 - lifting tackle-5- .
2.4 Check the position of the spindles -Arrows- and adjust the height by turning the adjusting handles.
2.5 Lift the rear-axle module -3- off the > VAS 6832/11 - assembly device for rear axle-4- using a > VAS 6100 - workshop crane-6- and set it down on a pallet.