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343527 Removing and mounting transmission


WM 343527 Removing and mounting transmission

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Technical values






Preliminary work

Preliminary work for removing the transmission

1. Remove engine. -> 100121 Removing engine Removal and Replacement
2. Remove the starter. -> 276019 Removing and installing starter - section on "Removing" Service and Repair

Removing transmission

1. Remove circlips -inset- on support on the transmission.





Disassembly of circlips

2. Remove shift and selector cables from support using special tool removal tool, universal nr.21. Remove selector support with cables.





Disassembly of shift and selector cables

3. Loosen vent line from holders and remove it.





Vent line holder

4. Attach transmission with support suspending device 2024 a on workshop crane.





Transmission to workshop crane

5. Raise transmission a few centimetres and notch transmission cross member B -A-.





Transmission cross member

6. Unscrew fastening screws for securing transmission to engine. This involves unscrewing four screws on the engine side and six on the transmission side.





Transmission to V6 engine threaded joint points

7. Remove transmission.

Mounting transmission

1. Secure the shift and selector cables to the ball head joint on the support.





Assembly of shift and selector cables

2. Install circlips -inset- on support on the transmission.





Assembly of circlips

3. Connect the vent line for the transfer gear on the transmission.





Vent line holder

4. Attach transmission with support suspending device 2024 a on workshop crane.





Transmission to workshop crane

5. Mount transmission.
6. Screw in fastening screws for securing transmission to engine. This involves screwing in four screws on the engine side and six on the transmission side.





Transmission to V6 engine threaded joint points

Information

- Screws which are tightened with a torque angle must be replaced with new ones.

7. Raise transmission a few centimetres and install transmission cross member on support. -A- => Initial tightening: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) => Final tightening: 90°





Transmission cross member

Subsequent work

Touching up for refitting transmission

1. Install the starter. -> 276019 Removing and installing starter - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
2. Install engine. -> 100123 Installing engine. Removal and Replacement