Removal

CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with an anti-theft radio, make sure you know the correct radio activation code before disconnecting the battery.

1. Disconnect the battery ground strap and remove the battery.
2. Remove radiator cover.

Connection For Speed Sensor And Back Up Light Switch:

3. Disconnect the harness connectors from the Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) (arrow 1) and the Back-Up Light Switch (arrow 2).
4. Disconnect all other electrical connections and ground cables from transmission and from engine/transmission mounting bolts.

Selector Cables:

5. Remove balance weight "A" and disconnect gear selector cable "B" from the gear selector lever.
6. Remove hex bolt with threaded sleeve from shift lever.
7. Remove gear selector cable along with washer and square self-locking nut (always replace).
8. Disconnect gate selector cable from actuating arm/relay lever "C" by lifting lug in direction of the arrow.

Selector Cable:

9. Remove cable bracket supports (arrows) from transmission; if necessary, unclip hose at cable support bracket first.

Clutch Slave Cylinder:

10. Remove clutch slave cylinder and lay to one side. Secure with wire.

CAUTION: Do not disconnect brake line or open clutch hydraulic system. Do not depress the clutch pedal.

11. Remove intake air duct between Air Cleaner (ACL) and intake air elbow.

Engine Bracket/Mount:

12. Remove three bolts "A" from right side engine mount "B"; first remove connector mounting plate if installed.
13. Remove ground (GND) strap at engine/transmission upper mounting bolt.
14. Remove upper rear engine/transmission mounting bolts, and loosen front mounting bolts.

Transmission Bracket/Mount:

15. Remove hex bolt "C" from left side transmission mount "D".
16. If installed, remove coolant hose retaining bracket, coolant pipe, and electrical connector mounting plate from front bracket.

Transmission/Engine Mount:

17. Remove nuts "A" for front bracket "B".

Engine Support:

18. Mount engine support bridge 10-222A with legs 10-222 A/1.

WARNING: The legs 10-222 A/1 are designed for the inclination of the bodywork. If the earlier type legs are used, there is the risk for an accident.

19. Tighten the support bridge assembly to take up weight of engine/transmission assembly via spindles.
20. If not already removed, remove wiring and cable from transmission.
21. Remove sound insulation pan below engine/transmission assembly, if installed.
22. Remove the starter.
23. Remove power steering line bracket from transmission.
24. Remove front bracket.

Front Mount:

25. Remove front engine mount by removing bolts "a" and "c" (nut "b" removed earlier).

Balance Weight:

26. Remove balance weight "A" from subframe. Mark installed position.
27. Disconnect exhaust system in front of Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC).
28. Remove right side inner CV joint protective cover from engine, if installed.

Wheel Deflector:

29. Remove left side air deflector "A" by driving clips out through holes in control arm (arrows) using a drift.
30. Disconnect axle shafts from axle flanges, turn steering to full-left lock.
31. Push engine/transmission assembly as far forward as possible, with the help of a second technician if necessary.
32. Tie right side axle shaft up as high as possible.
33. Tie left side axle shaft forward on control arm.

CAUTION: Do not damage axle shaft surface protection.

Transmission Mount:

34. Remove transmission bracket "A" from transmission. To do so, remove bracket mounting bolt "B".
35. Using both engine support adapter spindles, lift engine/transmission assembly until the exhaust system just contacts the heat shield.

CAUTION: Make sure that the selector cable support bracket is not jammed.

36. Push engine/transmission assembly forward (requires help of second technician) and remove lower transmission bracket mounting bolt "B".
37. Tie axle shaft up as high as possible, making sure that there is sufficient clearance between the CV joint and the axle flange.

CAUTION: Do not damage power steering hose.

Transmission:

38. Remove small flywheel cover plate "A" behind right side axle flange (arrows).
39. Remove large flywheel cover plate.
40. Using both engine support adapter spindles, lower engine/transmission assembly back to previous position, then push as far as possible toward right and lower engine using left spindle.
41. Remove lower engine/transmission mounting bolt.

Press Tool:

42. Set up press tool 3300A.
43. Press engine and transmission forward.

CAUTION: Do not damage power steering lines.

44. Remove forward bolt from upper engine/transmission support.
45. Assemble transmission jack with transmission support 3282 and 02A transmission adjustment plate 3282/8 with support elements.
46. Place adjustment plate 3282/8 on transmission support 3282.

NOTE: Adjustment plate fits in one position only.

47. Align arms of transmission support with holes in adjustment plate.

Adjustment Plate:

48. Bolt on support elements "A" according to diagram on adjustment plate.

NOTE: Arrow symbol "B" on adjustment plate points toward front of vehicle.

Transmission Adjustment Plate And Jack:

49. Place transmission jack under vehicle.
50. Align adjustment plate parallel to transmission and lock safety supports on transmission.
51. Press transmission off alignment dowel sleeves and lower transmission carefully while pushing engine/transmission assembly forward slightly and constantly adjusting position using spindles on transmission jack.

CAUTION: While lowering transmission, do not damage power steering lines.

Transmission Tool:

52. Attach transmission lifting device 3336 to clutch housing.
53. Set support arm on sliding piece with locking pin (arrow). Number of holes visible should be 5.

Transmission Tool:

54. Take out transmission with workshop crane and transmission lifting device 3336.
55. Place transmission where necessary for repairs or transport.