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24 00 023 Removing and Installing Automatic Transmission (GA6HP26Z)

24 00 023 Removing and installing automatic transmission (GA6HP26Z) 4WD

Special tools required:





Important!
After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Disconnect battery
^ Remove both intake filter housings
^ Remove exhaust system
^ Secure engine in installation position
^ Remove propeller shaft
^ Remove front propeller shaft





Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).





Unfasten earth strap (1).

Remove plates (2).

(Similar picture)

Unfasten nut.

Disconnect cable (1).





Installation:
^ Unfasten nut.
^ Adjust cable by means of holder (2) until spacing A ≥ 1 mm is obtained.
^ Tighten nut.





Release screw (1) and remove crankshaft sensor.

Disengage cable from holder (2).

Detach connector (3) from oil pressure switch.





Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Tightening torque 24 00 1AZ.





When unflanging the transmission, pay attention to installation position of rubber plugs (1).





^ Unlock plug (1) by turning and disconnect
^ Release cable from retainers
^ Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing sleeve.

These tasks are described in Notes on mechatronics.

(Important: Observe important note)





Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing sleeve (1).





Disconnect connector (1) from transfer box control unit (longitudinal torque module) (2).





Release screw (1).

Disconnect hydraulic lines (2) to transmission fluid cooler.

Installation:
Replace sealing rings.





Release screw (1).

Release hydraulic lines with holder.





Crank engine at vibration damper in direction of rotation until screw (1) is visible in opening.


Release all 6 screws (1) on torque converter.

Tightening torque 24 40 1AZ.





Press special tool 24 1 380 together and insert in the recess of the transmission housing.





Remove bolt (3) on left and right of axle.

Tightening torque 31 10 1AZ.





Screw on special tool 11 8 910.





Adjust gap dimension (1) between transverse member and support using nuts (2).

Nuts (2) must be screwed down in opposite direction after gap dimension has been adjusted.

Important!
Gap dimension:
N63 38 mm





Lower engine with transmission.

Secure engine and transmission in lowered position with engine bridge.

Then support transmission.

Supporting transmission:





Support transmission with special tools 23 4 050, 00 2 030.

Secure transmission to mounting with tensioning strap (1).

Tasks are described in Transmission bracket.

After completion of work, check transmission oil level.





Release screws.

Tightening torque 22 32 3AZ.





Release screws.

Tightening torque 24 00 1AZ.

Unflange transmission.





Installation:
Check that adapter sleeves (2) are correctly seated.

Replace damaged fitting sleeves.





Installation:
Rotate torque converter until bore in torque converter is flush with bore in driving disc.

Attach transmission input flange to engine output flange.