B28, B280 Engines

NOTE:
- Removal of the transmission (for B 28 and B 280 engines) is described below. The procedure is generally applicable to other engine types.
- In all cases, however, care must be taken to ensure that the distributor cover, connectors and hoses do not become jammed between the rear of the engine and the bulkhead.
- Special tools: 5244, 5972.
- Use universal fixture 5972 to remove and install automatic transmission. Ensure that center of gravity of unit is located at center of fixture.
- Use socket 5244 to remove and install propeller shaft.

1. Move Gear Selector Lever To Position P.
- Disconnect kickdown cable from throttle pulley.
- Disconnect battery ground lead.
- Drain transmission oil by disconnecting filler tube from sump.

WARNING Fluid may be extremely hot if car has recently been driven.

2. Strip Transmission.
- See operation in step 4.
- Leave two bottom torque converter housing bolts in position.

Fixture 5972 Positioning:

- Undo nuts (two) securing mounting (A) to exhaust pipe bracket. Loosen a few turns and leave bracket attached to gearbox as support for fixture. Bracket locks transmission to fixture in longitudinal direction.

Fixture 5972 Positioning:

- Place fixture 5972 in position under gearbox.
- Remove two lower bolts in torque converter housing.

3. Separate Transmission From Engine.

Carrier Plate Bolts:

- Remove carrier plate bolts.





- Press apart torque converter and carrier plate.

NOTE: On B280 engine: Position spacer between housing and screwdriver to protect timing wheel on flywheel. Lower transmission.

CAUTION: Do not tilt transmission forward - torque converter may slip off shaft!

Parts Location:

4. Remove/disconnect:
A. Control rod from gear selector link.
B. Reaction strut from gearbox housing.
C. Wiring to solenoid valve.
D. Propeller shaft from gearbox (use socket 5244).
E. Transmission support member.
F. Exhaust pipe bracket (undo pipe joint and free bracket from pipe).
G. Starter motor mounting bolts.
H. Cover plate.
I. Cover plate at bottom of torque converter housing.
J. Oil cooler pipes.
K. Two upper bolts in torque converter housing.
L. Fluid filler tube.
M. Oil pipe bracket (remove from pipes).
N. Timing pick-up.
0. Inspection covers on torque converter housing.