Calculating dimension "a"

• Assemble planetary gearbox up to last -B2- inner plate. Refer to Assembling planetary gearbox  . Last outer plate and shim are not installed.

Fig 1: Retaining Ring On Last Inner Plate

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• Place retaining ring with smooth side onto last inner plate.
• Place 3459 onto retaining ring and turn so that 3 clips align with 3 holes for ATF pump.
• Bolt 3459 to flange for ATF pump with 5 Nm.

The plate packet for -B2- is now pressed together for the measurements.

Fig 2: Identifying Pump Flange/Transmission Housing & Special Tool 3459

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• Measure from pump flange/transmission housing (arrow) to 3459 with depth gauge.

Dimension a = Height of 3459 in mm - measured value

Example:

• Note calculated value a.
• Remove 3459.
• Remove retaining ring.