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Seal complete transmission (F23) > < Transmission Housing Cover, Remove and Install (F 23)

Remove and install manual transmission (F 23)

  Remove

1.   Detach crash box
Note:   The fuel system remains closed.
2.   Seal off brake fluid reservoir
•   Top up brake fluid
•   Seal off brake fluid reservoir with MKM-558-10
3.   Detach pressure line (1) from transmission
Note:   Collect escaping brake fluid
•   Detach retaining clip (3) and pull pressure line out of connector for pressure line to central release (2)
•   Drive retaining clip into connector
Object Number: 2405979  Size: DEFAULT


Object Number: 2405971  Size: DEFAULT

4.   Detach shift cables (1) from transmission
•   Unclip shift cables from guide lever with KM-6042 (3)
•   Unclip 2x out of counterhold
Note:   Pull back sleeve (2) and pull cable from counterhold. Note cable arrangement.

5.   Release transmission at top
•   Unscrew 3x bolt (arrows)
Note:   Note different bolt lengths
Object Number: 2405980  Size: DEFAULT


6.   Detach intake pipe (2)
•   Unscrew 2x bolt (arrows)
•   Undo 2 clamps (1) and (3)
Object Number: 2405981  Size: DEFAULT


Object Number: 2405982  Size: DEFAULT

7.   Attach engine bridge MKM-883-1 (1).
Note:   Follow manufacturer's instructions. 2nd mechanic required.
•   Prevent from tilting with MKM-883-3 (2) and (3)
Warning:   Follow manufacturer's instructions.
8.   Attach engine
•   Attach MKM-883-1 to 2 engine transport shackles (arrows)
•   Tension hoist chains but do not raise engine

9.   Attach KM-6169
Insert KM-6169 into front axle body
Note:   The drive unit must be aligned to the front axle body using KM-6169 in order to ensure correct alignment of the drive unit after releasing the bolts for the right and left engine damping blocks.
•   Insert KM-6169
•   Pins must be seated in the guide holes of the front axle body
•   Tighten 2 bolts for adjustment rails
•   Twist up the rear support bearing until it rests against the guide pins of the rear engine damping block bracket
Note:   The guide pins must sit in the support bearing without play.
•   Twist up the front support bearing until it rests against the guide pins of the front engine damping block bracket
Note:   The guide pins must sit in the support bearing without play.
Object Number: 2410004  Size: DEFAULT


10.   Remove front axle body
11.   Detach front engine damping block (1)
•   Unscrew 2x bolt (2)
Object Number: 2405983  Size: DEFAULT


12.   Remove rear engine damping block bracket (1)
•   Unscrew 3x bolt (2)
Object Number: 2405984  Size: DEFAULT


13.   Disconnect wiring harness plug for reversing lamps switch (1)
Object Number: 2405985  Size: DEFAULT


14.   Detach left axle shaft
Note:   Place collecting basin underneath - fluid escapes
Note:   Axle shaft remains in wheel hub.
•   Insert plug
•   Attach axle shaft to vehicle underbody
15.   Detach right axle shaft
Note:   Axle shaft remains in wheel hub.
•   Attach axle shaft to vehicle underbody
16.   Remove intermediate shaft
Note:   Place collecting basin underneath - fluid escapes
•   Insert plug
17.   Loosen left engine damping block (1)
•   Unscrew 2x bolt (2)
Object Number: 2405986  Size: DEFAULT


18.   Lower drive mechanism
Note:   Lower drive mechanism approx. 5 cm. Do not damage attaching parts.
19.   Detach left engine damping block bracket (1)
•   Unscrew 3x bolt (2)
Object Number: 2405987  Size: DEFAULT


Object Number: 10679390  Size: DEFAULT

20.   Position transmission holder DT-47648 on KM-904 and preinstall as shown in the illustration:

Component

Position on base plate

Designation

DT-47648-2

(4)

2

Clutch housing support

DT-47648-3

(2)

14

Transmission housing support

DT-47648-5 left

(1)

A

Support with rear transmission swivel arm

DT-47648-5 right

(3)

F

Support with front transmission swivel arm


Important:   It is important that the manufacturer's instructions for transmission holder DT-47648 are followed.
21.   Attach transmission holder DT-47648 to transmission
Note:   Before placing in position, slacken all bolt connections of the swivel arms and supports as far as the base plate. Adjust the supports using the spindles until they are as low as possible.
•   Position transmission holder DT-47648 and supports under the transmission
•   Tighten the bolt connections of the supports
•   Attach swivel arms (1) and (2) to transmission
•   Tighten bolt connections of swivel arms, starting from the transmission and going as far as the base plate
Note:   Align the swivel arms so that as little leverage as possible is created.
Object Number: 10679389  Size: DEFAULT


Object Number: 10679906  Size: DEFAULT

22.   Remove transmission
•   Unscrew 3x bolts, transmission to engine oil pan (3)
•   Unscrew 3x bolts (1) and (4), transmission to cylinder block
Note:   Note different bolt lengths
•   Remove flywheel cover (2)

Important:   Do not damage attaching parts when laying transmission down.
23.   Detach transmission from DT-47648
Note:   2nd person required
•   Unscrew 2x bolt
•   Carefully lay transmission down

  Install

24.   Attach transmission to DT-47648
Note:   2nd person required
•   Tighten 2x bolt
25.   Install transmission with DT-47648
•   Raise and align transmission
•   Place transmission so that it is in even contact with the engine
Note:   Ensure that it is properly seated
Object Number: 10679906  Size: DEFAULT

26.   Install transmission
•   Fit flywheel cover (2)
•   Tighten 3x bolts (1) and (4)
Transmission - cylinder block 60 Nm
•   Tighten 3x bolts (3)
Transmission - engine oil pan 40 Nm
Note:   Note different bolt lengths
27.   Detach transmission holder DT-47648 from transmission
•   Unscrew 2x bolt
•   Lower and extend hydraulic jack

28.   Attach left engine damping block bracket (1)
•   Tighten 3 bolts (2) 60 Nm
Object Number: 2405987  Size: DEFAULT


29.   Install left engine damping block (1)
•   Lift drive mechanism
Note:   Until installation position reached.
•   Screw in 2 new bolts (2)
Note:   Do not tighten, there must be some play between the transmission holder and the engine damping block.
Object Number: 2405986  Size: DEFAULT


30.   Attach left axle shaft
Note:   Place collecting basin underneath - fluid escapes
•   Remove plug
31.   Connect wiring harness plug of reversing lamp switch (1)
Object Number: 2405985  Size: DEFAULT


32.   Install intermediate shaft
Note:   Place collecting basin underneath - fluid escapes
•   Remove plug
33.   Attach right axle shaft
34.   Attach rear engine damping block (1)
•   Tighten 3 bolts (2) 80 Nm + 45° – 60°
Object Number: 2405984  Size: DEFAULT


35.   Attach front engine damping block (1)
•   Tighten 2 bolts (2) 95 Nm
Object Number: 2405983  Size: DEFAULT


36.   Install front axle body
Note:   The drive unit must be aligned to the front axle body using KM-6169 in order to ensure correct alignment of the drive unit after releasing the bolts for the right and left engine damping blocks.
Note:   Ensure that the guide pins of the front and rear engine damping block brackets are sitting in the support bearings (2) and (3) of KM-6169 (1). The support bearings must not be wrongly adjusted.
Object Number: 2403408  Size: DEFAULT


37.   Detach MKM-883-1
•   Lower engine/transmission using MKM-883-1
Note:   Guide pins of front engine damping block and rear engine damping block bracket must be seated in support bearing of KM-6169 .
•   Detach hoist chains from engine
•   Remove MKM-883-3
38.   Fasten left engine damping block (1)
•   Tighten 2 new bolts (2) 80 Nm + 60° – 75°
Object Number: 2405986  Size: DEFAULT


39.   Fasten transmission at the top
•   Tighten 3x bolt (arrows) 60 Nm
Note:   Long bolt to starter.
Object Number: 2405980  Size: DEFAULT


40.   Attach pressure line (1) to transmission
•   Connect pressure line into connector for pressure line to central release (2)
Note:   Retaining clip (3) must noticeably engage.
Object Number: 2405979  Size: DEFAULT


Object Number: 2403667  Size: DEFAULT

41.   Attach shift cables (1) to transmission
•   Clip to shift linkage lever
•   Clip 2x into counterhold
Note:   Pull sleeve (2) back and insert cable in counterhold. Shift cable (black) on top, selector cable (white) on bottom.

42.   Attach rear engine damping block
•   Tighten bolt 80 Nm
43.   Attach front engine damping block
•   Fit bolt with vibration absorber
•   Tighten bolt to front axle body using new nut 60 Nm
44.   Remove KM-6169
45.   Bleed hydraulic clutch actuation LUREF_1.gif
46.   Attach crash box
47.   Fasten intake pipe (2)
•   Tighten 2x bolt (arrows)
•   Tighten 2 clamps (1) and (3)
Object Number: 2405981  Size: DEFAULT


48.   Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct LUREF_1.gif
49.   Check ease of gear shifting
•   with vehicle standing
•   with engine running
•   with clutch disengaged

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