B204, B234 Engines

NOTE:
- Removal of the transmission (for B 204 and B 234 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: 5006, 5033, 5115, 5186, 5972.
- Use universal fixture 5972 to remove and install automatic transmission. Ensure that center of gravity of unit is located at center of fixture.





1. Disconnect battery ground lead.

Kickdown Cable:

2. Release kickdown cable, remove transmission fluid dipstick.

NOTE: Cover dipstick tube opening.





3. Remove front exhaust pipe mounting bolt from bracket.
- Remove torque converter housing upper mounting bolts.
- Remove oil pipe clamp.

Tools:

4. Support engine at rear.
- Use support rails 5033 lining beam 5006, and lifting hooks 5115 and 5186.
- Use left rear lifting lug.
- Take care to avoid damage to wiring harness.

Propeller Shaft:

5. Disconnect propeller shaft.
- Use socket 5244.
- Separate front and rear couplings.
- Release intermediate bearing from member.

Wiring:

6. Release transmission wiring.
- Cut lower cable tie at gear selector mounting.
- Open wiring connectors.

Circlips:

7. Free gear selector lever.
- Remove circlips from control rod and reaction strut pivot points.
- Remove rod and strut.

Bolted Joint:

8. Undo bolted joint between exhaust pipe and catalytic converter.
- Remove exhaust pipe front mounting bracket.
9. Drain transmission fluid.
- Remove drain plug in sump and allow fluid to drain.
- Refit plug when system has been drained.

Support Member:

10. Remove transmission support member.
- Separate member from transmission bump stop and side members.





11. Disconnect oil pipes from gearbox.
- Use container to collect spillage or mop up with paper.
- Plug pipe connections.
12. Remove fluid filler tube from sump.





12. Remove:
- Splashguard under engine.
- Reinforcing bracket between engine and gearbox.
- Torque converter mounting bolts in carrier plate.
- Torque converter ventilation grille.

Torque Converter And Carrier Plate:

13. Remove transmission
- Use fixture 5972 to support unit.

NOTE: Position fixture 5972 and fork under front of gearbox.

- Remove remaining mounting bolts in torque converter housing.
- Carefully pry apart torque converter and carrier plate.
- Lower transmission, tilting slightly backwards to ensure that torque converter does not slip off shaft.