Transmission, Removing And Installing: Removing

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First check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft code.
Remove cover from engine.
With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
Remove battery.
Remove battery carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly

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Remove intake hose - 1 - , connector - 2 - and hose - 3 - from Mass Air Flow Sensor.
Remove complete air filter housing by removing bolts - 4 - and - 5 -.
Remove intake hose - 1 -.

Fig 2: Removing Bracket From Transmission

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Remove bracket - arrow - from transmission.
Place selector lever in "P" and pry selector lever cable - 1 - off lever of selector shaft - 4 - with a screwdriver.
Do not loosen bolt - 2 -.
Unclip securing clip - 3 - at support bracket for selector lever cable and remove selector lever cable.

Fig 3: Attention (Do Not Kink Selector Lever Cable)

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Do not kink selector lever cable.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector Off Wire For Multifunction Switch

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Disconnect connector - 1 - off wire for multifunction switch.
Turn locking lever - 2 - and disconnect connector for transmission wiring harness.
Remove electrical connections on starter.
Remove starter - 3 - → - Repair Group 27

Fig 5: Identifying Clamp On ATF Cooler Hoses

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Clamp off and remove ATF cooler hoses.
Seal ATF cooler with clean plugs.
Remove upper engine/transmission connecting bolts with socket T10099/1.
Loosen fuel line at cylinder head cover.
If there are hose and cable connections in area of engine mounting eye for support 10-222A remove these now.

Fig 6: Assemble Support Bracket 10-222A In Conjunction With Adapters 10-222 A/8

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Assemble support bracket 10-222A in conjunction with adapters 10-222 A/8.
Take up weight of engine/transmission assembly on spindles.
Remove left front wheel bolts.
Raise vehicle.
Remove left wheel.

Fig 7: Identifying Noise Insulation Tray & Bolts

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Remove noise insulation tray - arrows -.

Fig 8: Removing Left Noise Insulation

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Remove left noise insulation - arrows -.
Separate pressure pipe between charge air cooler and turbocharger from longitudinal member.
Remove right noise insulation.
Remove front exhaust system with catalytic converter. Refer to 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Ground Strap From Bracket On Transmission

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Remove Ground (GND) strap - 1 - from bracket on transmission.
Remove line - 2 - from front of transmission - arrows -.
Remove bracket - 3 -.
Then remove power steering line from back of transmission (near pendulum support) and tie off to one side.
Remove retainer from valve body cover.
Disconnect drive axles at transmission flanges.
Raise right drive axle and secure.

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Lower Rear Engine/Transmission Connecting Bolt (A)

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Remove lower rear engine/transmission connecting bolt - A -.
Unclip cap for cover for torque converter nuts.
Remove nuts - arrow - from torque converter (Qty. 3) using socket V 175.
Turn crankshaft through 120 ° for each bolt.
Loosen retainer - B - for line for oil temperature and level sensor and turn to side.
Turn steering to left lock.
Mark installation position of swivel joint bolts on left suspension link and remove bolts.

Fig 11: Removing Suspension Link Bolts

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Remove bolts - arrows -.

Fig 12: Separate Left Coupling Rod From Suspension Link And Turn Coupling Rod Upwards

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Separate left coupling rod - 1 - from suspension link and turn coupling rod upwards.
Swing wheel bearing housing outwards.
Raise left drive axle - 2 - between subframe and transmission and secure to suspension strut with wire.

Fig 13: Remove Lower Engine/Transmission Connecting Bolts

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Remove lower engine/transmission connecting bolts - 2 - and - 3 -.
When doing this, remove bracket - 1 - for Ground (GND) strap from transmission.
Do not yet remove connecting bolt - 4 -.
Remove pendulum support.

Fig 14: Removing/Installing Left Assembly Mounting From Bracket

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Remove left assembly mounting from bracket.
Carefully tilt engine and transmission. Do this by turning down both spindles about 90 mm.

Fig 15: Identifying Right Flange Shaft, T10036 & Subframe

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Turn right flange shaft - B - so that flattened sections are vertical.
Bolt support T10036 to subframe - A -.
Install engine support 3300 A so that it almost touches subframe and bolt on - arrows -.
Carefully press engine and transmission forwards.

NOTE:

Do not overstretch lines in the process.

Set up transmission support 3282 with adjustment plate 3282/32.

Align arms of transmission support according to holes in adjustment plate.

Fig 16: Identifying Support Elements On Adjustment Plate

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Install support elements - A - as illustrated on adjustment plate.

Arrow - B - points in direction of travel.

Align adjustment plate parallel to transmission.

Fig 17: Secure Transmission To Transmission Support 3282 With Bolt

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Secure transmission to transmission support 3282 with bolt - A -.
Remove engine/transmission connecting bolt - arrow -.
Press transmission off engine while simultaneously pressing torque converter out of drive plate.

Fig 18: Press Torque Converter Against ATF Pump

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Press torque converter against ATF pump - arrow -.
Carefully swivel transmission towards subframe.

Fig 19: Identifying Special Tools - 3300A And 3282

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Carefully lower transmission, guiding right flange shaft - A - past drive plate and left flange shaft - B - past subframe.
When lowering, ensure clearance between transmission and other components. Adjust Transmission Support 3282 as necessary.
Secure torque converter to prevent it from falling out.

Fig 20: Identifying Transmission Bracket & Transmission

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If transmission is to be replaced transmission bracket - A - must be transferred to new transmission - arrow -.