Removing and Refitting the Automatic Transmission

Removing and refitting the automatic transmission





Tools

Information

Note: When installing a new or replacement transmission, the adaptation values must be reset with the PIWIS Tester 97180. The shifting quality can be affected during the adaptation phase of the transmission control module.

Preliminary work

Remove engine-transmission unit.
Remove the starter.

Removing the automatic transmission
Disassembly Work





1. Pull off vacuum line from flat-seat valve -1- and pull out vacuum line from guides on transmission.
2. Unclip coolant lines from holders -2- on transmission.





3. Loosen hose clamp and pull off coolant hose from supports on ATF cooler.





4. Unscrew fastening screws and loosen cable guide from transmission.

Releasing torque converter





1. Turn engine clockwise until one of the bores (U4, U5, or U6, marked on belt pulley) in the belt pulley is aligned with the centring bore in the crankcase and fixing pin 95951 (short) can be inserted.





2. Insert assembly aid 95960 in starter opening and fix with screw.
3. Unscrew 2 screws (hexagon socket 6 mm) of converter screw through openings in assembly aid 95960.
4. Remove fixing pins 95951 (short), continue to turn engine clockwise 120° and insert fixing pins 95951 (short) again.
5. Unscrew 2 screws (hexagon socket 6 mm) of converter screw through openings in assembly aid 95960.
6. Remove fixing pins 95951 (short), continue to turn engine clockwise 120° and insert fixing pins 95951 (short) again.
7. Unscrew 2 screws (hexagon socket 6 mm) of converter screw through openings in assembly aid 95960.
8. Remove fixing pins 95951 (short).
9. Remove assembly aid 95960.

Removing the automatic transmission





1. Insert fixing pins 95951 (long) through converter bell housing, fixing converter in its position.





2. Unscrew 2 fastening screws.





3. Fit holder 96740 on transmission, secure with cotter pin and suspend transmission on workshop crane.
4. Unscrew remaining 6 connecting bolts between transmission and converter housing and remove transmission.

Refitting the automatic transmission





1. Fit holder 96740 on transmission, secure with cotter pin and suspend transmission on workshop crane.
2. Refit transmission and screw in 6 connecting bolts. Tightening torque 17 ft. lbs..
3. Disengage holder 96740 from workshop crane and remove from transmission.





4. Screw in remaining 2 fastening screws. Tightening torque 17 ft. lbs..
5. Remove fixing pins 95951 (long) from converter bell housing.

Fastening torque converter





1. Turn engine clockwise until one of the bores (U4, U5, or U6, marked on belt pulley) in the belt pulley is aligned with the centring bore in the crankcase and fixing pin 95951 (short) can be inserted.





2. Insert assembly aid 95960 in starter opening and fix with screw.
3. Screw in 2 screws of converter screw through openings in assembly aid 95960. Insert Tightening torque 29 ft. lbs.
4. Remove fixing pins 95951 (short), continue to turn engine clockwise 120° and insert fixing pins 95951 (short) again.
5. Screw in 2 screws of converter screw through openings in assembly aid 95960. Insert Tightening torque 29 ft. lbs.
6. Remove fixing pins 95951 (short), continue to turn engine clockwise 120° and insert fixing pins 95951 (short) again.
7. Screw in 2 screws of converter screw through openings in assembly aid 95960. Insert Tightening torque 29 ft. lbs.
8. Remove fixing pins 95951 (short).
9. Remove assembly aid 95960.

Assembly work





1. Screw in fastening screws and clip in cable guide in transmission. Tightening torque 7.5 ft. lbs.





2. Position coolant hose on flanges of ATF cooler and fit hose clamp.





3. Insert vacuum line in guides on transmission and connect vacuum line to flat-seat valve -1- '.
4. Clip coolant lines in holders -2- to transmission.

Reworking

Install the starter.
Install engine-transmission unit.