Removing Transmission

Removing transmission
1. Remove underbody panels (middle and rear).





2. Remove cross member.





3. Support engine with special tool retaining device 9624/1. To do so remove the stabilizer installation and pivot stabilizer forwards.
4. Assemble special tool retaining device 9624/1 on the body with the stabilizer fastening screws and adjust pressure screw -close-up- so that the pressure disc is aligned with the crankcase.

Note!
^ Protect drive shafts against damage; e.g. with hose (30 mm diameter)

5. Remove drive shaft on transmission side.
6. Separate electrical connection from the reversing light switch.
7. Unclip the hydraulic line for the clutch slave cylinder at the side transmission case cover.
8. Unscrew clutch slave cylinder suspend on side. Do not remove hydraulic line.

Note!
^ The clutch pedal must not be pressed if the clutch slave cylinder has been removed. Danger of injury by the connecting rod which can be pressed out of the slave cylinder hydraulically. Affix a warning note in the vehicle!





9. Remove switch cable from the transmission and pull it off the transmission switch and selector lever.
10. Place transmission jack under the transmission and fasten fixing strap.





11. Remove transmission container.





12. Remove transmission support.

Note!
^ The transmission can be lower by a maximum of 25 mm to improve accessibility.

13. Unscrew fastening screws (8) between engine and transmission.
14. Pull transmission to the front and lower it.