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Transmission, Replace > < Speedometer Gear (Driving), Replace

THM 125 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, REMOVE AND INSTALL

 

Transmission, Remove

 

Disconnect battery.

 

Unscrew battery ground strap from transmission.

 

Unscrew air cleaner.

 

 

Object Number: 2380991  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Release tension on kickdown cable at adjusting mechanism "A" by removing the pin - first remove spring clamp.

 

Detach kickdown cable from ball end.

 

Unscrew kickdown cable shell from transmission and detach cable by pulling shell up.

 

 

 

Object Number: 2381011  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Remove selector lever cable from transmission selector lever.

 

Note: For this, remove snap ring.

 

 

Object Number: 2374245  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Unscrew selector lever cable bracket (2 screws).

 

Note:    Cable does not need to be removed from bracket. Screw "A" is the fastening bolt for transmission to engine.

 

 

 

Object Number: 2374266  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Remove dipstick.

 

Unscrew 2 screws (1) for fastening transmission to engine.

 

Remove dipstick pipe and filler pipe with gasket.

 

 

Object Number: 2381012  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Unscrew 1 screw for fastening transmission to engine (see arrow).

 

 

Object Number: 2381013  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Unscrew union nut from speedometer cable and remove speedometer cable from governor.

 

 

Object Number: 2381014  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Raise engine with Tool KM-263-A.

 

Note:    A commercially available spring hook can be used as a connecting hook.

 

 

 

Object Number: 2381015  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Remove retaining clip (1) and unscrew castellated nut (2).

 

Remove front wheels.

 

Raise vehicle.

 

 

Object Number: 2381016  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Press out guiding joint (left) with Remover KM-199-01 or KM-507-C.

 

Note:    Tie up spring strut with electrode wire to prevent damage to guiding joint rubber bellows.

 

Proceed analogously on guiding joint (right).

 

 

Object Number: 2381969  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Press out left axle driving shaft with mounting lever.

 

Note:    In order to avoid damage to axle driving shaft rubber bellows, lay axle driving shaft on control arm.

 

 

 

Object Number: 2374246  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Knock out right axle driving shaft using suitable non-ferrous drift.

 

Note:    In order to avoid damage to axle driving shaft rubber bellows, lay axle driving shaft on control arm.

 

 

 

Object Number: 2374247  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Diagonally loosen clamp for fluid coolant hoses to transmission (1) and to fluid cooler (arrow).

 

Remove loosened fluid coolant hose to transmission and fluid cooler and diagonally close off free connections with free end of hose.

 

Important: Transmission fluid escapes.

 

 

Object Number: 2381017  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Unbolt converter cover (3 screws).

 

 

Object Number: 2381018  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Unscrew converter from drive disc (3 screws), counterholding starter ring gear with screwdriver.

 

Note: Screws are microencapsulated.

 

Press off converter from drive disc using mounting lever.

 

 

Object Number: 2374248  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Unscrew transmission engine suspension at front left (5 screws).

 

 

Object Number: 2374459  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Support transmission with jack and Fixture KM-485.

 

Note: Secure transmission onto Fixture with chain.

 

 

Object Number: 2381019  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Unbolt transmission engine suspension at rear of chassis and exhaust.(3 screws)

 

Note:    Loosen screw on rubber buffer and tighten again after installation of transmission - prevents droning noises.

 

 

 

Object Number: 2375659  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Unbolt transmission from engine at front right (2 screws).

 

Lower transmission using jack, observing separation points.

 

Remove transmission from Fixture KM-485.

 

 

Object Number: 2374249  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Transmission, Replace > < Speedometer Gear (Driving), Replace