Modified clutch housing from transmission number (production date) 13 09 3

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On some transmissions, there is an additional mounting hole -A- on the engine/transmission flange, above the starter mounting.

Fig 1: Locating Additional Transmission Mounting Hole (Production Date 13 09 3)
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The flywheel shield plate and the mounting holes for the shield plate have been modified at the bottom -B- and in the area of the drive flange -C-.
NOTE:
- The additional mounting hole is not required for vehicles with earlier engines.
- When installing a transmission with the modified clutch housing, always use the new flywheel shield plate.

When replacing the transmission or the clutch housing:

For engines up to approx. September 1993 production, the casting for the additional mounting hole may interfere with the hold-down clamp (arrow) for the ignition distributor on gasoline engines or the vacuum pump on Diesel engines.

Fig 2: Identifying Hold-Down Clamp (Arrow) For The Ignition Distributor

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The hold-down clamp has been modified from approx. September 1993 production.

Identification:

- Hold-down with extension (arrow): up to September 1993
- Shortened hold-down clamp: from September 1993

Fig 3: Identifying Hold-Down Clamps

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When installing a transmission with the modified clutch housing on an engine with the older style hold -down clamp:

Saw casting off as shown.
Dimension -a- = 4 mm (0.16 in.)

CAUTION: Cover the transmission input shaft oil seal before sawing.

Fig 4: Identifying Casting Dimension -a-

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NOTE:

Clean the hub splines of the transmission input shaft and apply a light coat of G 000 100 grease to the splines.
When installing the transmission, make sure the intermediate plate is positioned correctly.
Check whether the dowel sleeves for aligning the engine with the transmission are installed in the engine block, and install where necessary.
Check the gear oil level. For specifications, see CODE LETTERS, ENGINE/TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS, RATIOS, CAPACITIES .
Check the operation of the clutch cable automatic adjustment mechanism, see CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTING MECHANISM, CHECKING FUNCTION AND REPAIRING .
Adjust the shift linkage, see SHIFT LINKAGE, ADJUSTING .
If the clutch housing has been replaced, or if the entire transmission is being replaced Modified clutch housing from transmission number (production date) 13 09 3, see INSTALLING .