B284

Gearbox assembly B284

To remove
1. Place covers over the wings to keep the paintwork clean and protect it from damage.
2. Remove the upper engine cover.





3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the cable duct, bonnet switch electrical connection and the electrical center from the battery tray. Remove the battery tray.





6. Undo the upper bumper shell mountings.





7. Remove the mass air flow sensor connector.





8. Remove the hose from the secondary air pump.
9. Remove the vacuum hoses
10. Remove the air filter cover and the hose between the mass air flow sensor and the turbo.
11. Suspend two 83 95 212 Strap in place above the radiator core so they are accessible from below.
12. Raise the car.
13. Remove the front wheels.
14. Remove the spoiler shield. CV: Remove Chassis reinforcement, front subframe, CV
15. Secure the radiator core with the straps.
16. Remove the rear catalytic converter.

Important: Take care so as not to crack the flex bellows.





17. Remove the engine torque rod from the subframe.





18. Remove the bolt and nut holding the suspension arm to the steering swivel member on both sides.





19. Unplug the connector and detach the cable clip of the headlamp angle sensor (option)
20. Remove the front part of the wing liner and bend it out of the way.
21. Remove the steering gear from the subframe. Keep the nuts and washers safe. Leave the steering gear hanging.





22. Open the clamps holding the power steering pipe to the subframe.





23. Place 83 95 311 Trolley lift, 83 94 801 Parent fixture, 83 95 188 Basic fixture, 83 95 170 Adapter (4 pcs) and 83 96 137 Centering tool, subframe - body under the vehicle. Position the locating pins and adjust the height of the adapters for even pressure.





24. Remove the subframe bolts and the rear brackets.





25. Lower the subframe slightly (approx. 65 mm).
26. Remove the anti-roll bar from the subframe.
27. Pull out the steering arm ball joints from the steering swivel members.
28. Lower the subframe and move away the trolley lift.
29. Remove the rear torque rod bracket from the gearbox.





30. Remove the front torque rod bracket from the gearbox.





31. Place a receptacle under the car and drain the transmission fluid. Refit the oil plug.

Tightening torque, drain plug 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)

Drain plug:

32. Loosen the left-hand drive shaft using 87 92 616 Removal tool, drive shafts.
33. Hang up the shaft with 83 95 212 Strap.
34. Lower the car to the floor.
35. Lift up the expansion tank.





36. Remove the upper heat shield from the catalytic converter.





37. Remove the lower heat shield from the catalytic converter.





38. Remove the turbo delivery hose from the turbo.





39. Remove the cable duct from the gearbox.





40. Remove the gear cables from the gear selector arms.