Installing Replacement Transmission (GS6-53BZ)

23 00 037 - Installing replacement transmission (GS6-53BZ) (S85)





Important!
After completion of work, check transmission oil level Procedures.
Use only the approved transmission oil.

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.





Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drain gear oil at oil drain plug. Tightening torque:23 00 4AZ Transmission in General.

- Remove transmission Removing and Installing Transmission (GS6-53BZ).





Unfasten screws.
Remove and convert transmission bearing block.
Tightening torque 22 32 2AZ 22 32 Transmission Mounts.

Note:
Illustration shows E46.





Convert shift rod joint.
Push back retaining ring (1) and drive out dowel pin (2).





Note:
Check damping disk (6) for damage and replace if necessary.





Convert following parts from previous transmission to new transmission.
- Release bearing and release lever Removing and Installing/Replacing Clutch Release Bearing/Lever.

- Ball pin and spring wire clip

- Studs for clutch slave cylinder.

- Reversing light switch tightening torque: 23 41 5AZ External Gearshift Components.





Add final details to vehicle.
Check oil level.

Installation Note:
Observe greasing specification Removing and Installing Transmission (GS6-53BZ).