Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Service and Repair

Removing And Refitting The Transmission

NOTE: When installing a new or replacement transmission, the adaptation values must be reset with the PST 2. The shifting quality may deteriorate slightly during the adaptation phase of the transmission control module.

Tools

Item A - B:

Removing Transmission
1. Remove engine/transmission unit. Service and Repair
2. Remove starter.
3. Disengage B+ wire on bracket.
4. Pull off vacuum line for flat-seat valve on branch piece.







5. Disconnect coolant supply hose on pipe.







6. Disengage coolant hoses.
7. Remove drive belt.







8. Rotate engine to TDC mark.
9. Unscrew two of the six converter fastening screws through the starter opening in the converter housing.







NOTE: Turn the crankshaft 120 degree further in each case for the remaining four fastening screws.

10. Unscrew the remaining four fastening screws.







11. Remove crash support.







12. Unscrew the two upper fastening screws of the converter bell housing and suspend the transmission from the workshop crane with special tool holder No. 9674.
13. Unscrew the remaining four fastening screws and pull the transmission only far enough away from the engine to allow insertion of special tool locating pin No. 9595/1 for holding the converter.
14. Remove transmission with converter.

Refitting Transmission
Refitting occurs in reverse order, observing the following points:







1. Push special tool additional support No. 9111/6 all the way into the engine retainer plate.







2. Check installation dimension of the converter.

Installation dimension approx. 15 mm







3. Hold converter in installation position with special tool locating pin No. 9595/1, and push transmission in until the toothed ring on the flywheel touches the centering pin.
4. Remove special tool locating pin No. 9595/1, push the transmission all the way in and bolt it to the intermediate case.
5. Insert a wooden support of special tool spacer No. 9111/4 between the transmission housing and transverse strut of special tool additional support No. 9111/6.

Tightening Torques