Transmission, Removing
Transmission, removing
Special tools:
998 5972 JACK 998 5972 Jack
999 5463 FIXTURE 999 5463 Fixture
999 5972 FIXTURE 999 5972 Fixture
999 7077 Jimmy bar 999 7077 Jimmy Bar
999 7101 Fixture 999 7101 Fixture
999 7102 Lifting yoke 999 7102 Lifting Yoke
999 7103 Lifting beam 999 7103 Lifting Beam
Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.
Note! Before replacing the transaxle, fill in: Diagnostics check list, B5254T7, AW55-50/51SN Diagnostics Check List and enclose in the returns box.
Preparatory work
Ignition off
Ignition off.
Note! Leave the key in the ignition switch.
Disconnecting the battery lead
Remove:
- the battery negative cable. See:
- the box for the battery.
Removing the steering gear screws
Slacken off the 2 x steering gear screws. Leave the screws attached by a few threads.
Remove:
- the front wheels on both sides
- the splash guard under the engine.
Removing drive shafts
Remove the drive shafts. See: Driveshaft left, M56, MMT6, M66 Manual Transmission Driveshaft left, B5254T7, AW55-50/51SN Driveshaft Left and Drive shaft right, B5254T7, AW55-50/51SN, B5254T7, M66 Drive Shaft Right.
Removal
Removing the subframe screws
Remove the 2 x screws for the steering gear / subframe
Slacken off the 2 x front upper screws on the subframe 3-4 turns.
Removing the anti-roll bar
Position the transmission jack 998 5972 JACK 998 5972 Jack together with the fixture plate 999 5972 FIXTURE 999 5972 Fixture in light contact under the subframe.
Detach the rubber mountings for the exhaust pipe from the bracket.
Remove the screws at the rear edge of the subframe. Remove the screw for the torque rod mounting at the front edge.
Lower the rear edge of the subframe a little. Remove the screws for the stabilizer bar that can be accessed from the top.
Remove the stabilizer bar.
Hanging up the steering gear
Position the hooks in the holes in the firewall on both sides. Secure the steering gear in the hooks using tie straps.
Removing the sub-frame
Note! Note the routing of the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring.
Remove the wiring from the subframe and from the mounting on the transaxle.
Secure the subframe against the fixture plate. Use a retaining strap.
Remove the front screws for the subframe.
Lower and remove the frame.
Removal of charge air pipe
Remove the charge air pipe under the engine.
Removing the oil line
Place a container underneath the transmission.
Remove:
- the oil line. Plug the line and the hole in the transaxle using plastic plugs
- the ground cable from the transaxle
- the torque rod mounting from the transaxle.
Removing the screws from the torque converter
Use Torx-wrench 50. Turn the engine. Use a socket wrench on the crankshaft.
Removing engine compartment components
Remove the air cleaner (ACL) module. Service and Repair
Removing the gear selector cable
Note! Ensure that the cable and sleeve do not crack or break.
Remove:
- the lever. Use: 999 7077 Jimmy bar 999 7077 Jimmy Bar
- the cable from the bracket. Move the cover sleeve backwards. Move the cable to one side.
- the oil line from the transaxle cover and the oil cooler. Plug the cover and the oil cooler using plastic plugs.
Hint: The quick-release connector for the oil line is detached by pressing the clutch housing towards the cover. Hold the clutch housing in this position. Pull back the lugs on the connection housing. Pull the connector off the cover and oil cooler.
Removing the bracket
Remove:
- the engine coolant hose bracket
- the holder for the bracket
- the transaxle bleed hose from the holder.
Secure the wiring harnesses and the hoses to expose the screwed joint for the transaxle / engine.
Removing the engine and transmission screws
Remove:
- the starter motor
- the 4 screws for the transmission/engine.
Installing the lifting beam and lifting hook
Connect: 999 7102 Lifting yoke 999 7102 Lifting Yoke to the rear edge of the engine.
Position: 999 7103 Lifting beam 999 7103 Lifting Beam on the spring strut turret and front cross member directly above the lifting eye on the left -hand side of the engine.
Connect the lifting hook for the lifting beam to beam 999 7102 Lifting yoke 999 7102 Lifting Yoke in a notch that positions the lifting hook directly above the engine.
Lowering the engine and the gearbox
Remove the screw for the left-hand engine mount.
Lower the engine. Approximately 75 mm of the screw threads must remain. Also check that there are a few millimeters of play between the crankshaft generator pulley and the side member.
Note! Check carefully that no hoses or cables are stretched or trapped.
Removing engine mounting
Remove the mounting from the transaxle.
Installing the fixture on the mobile jack and transmission
Install fixture 999 5463 FIXTURE 999 5463 Fixture on fixture 999 5972 FIXTURE 999 5972 Fixture. Use the fixture and plate together with mobile jack 998 5972 JACK 998 5972 Jack.
Align mountings 999 7101 Fixture 999 7101 Fixture and 7101-1 together with their screws to the fixture and the transaxle.
Apply the mobile jack lightly against the transmission.
Removing screws
Remove the remaining 6 screws for the transmission and engine.
Removing the transmission
Note! Ensure that the transmission is taken straight out in relation to the engine.
Ensure that the torque converter is removed with the transaxle and does not slide off the stator shaft. Press a screwdriver through one of the screw holes in the flexplate.
Note! Do not pry toward the carrier plate rim for the flywheel sensor.
Note! Lower the transmission slightly when removing so that it will pass the side member.
Remove the gearbox.