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Transmission, Remove and Install (AF 20)

Note:   The drive unit must be aligned to the front axle body using KM-6173 and KM-6001-A in order to ensure correct alignment of the drive unit after releasing the fastening bolt for the right and left engine damping blocks. The attachment of KM-6173 and KM-6001-A is described in the following.

  Remove

If present: Remove lower engine cover – see operation "Lower Engine Cover, Remove and Install" in group "A".

Remove front exhaust pipe, catalytic converter and centre muffler.

  Install

Attach KM-6173 (3) to front axle body – screw up support bearing (2) until pins are seated flush in mount (1) on cylinder block.

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Release fastening bolts (arrows) for adjustment rails on KM-6001-A (1).

Insert KM-6001-A as illustrated – pins (2) and (5) must sit in guide holes of front axle body.

Tighten fastening bolts for adjusting rails.

Screw up front support bearing (4) and rear support bearing (3) up to contact at guide pins of front engine damping block and rear engine damping block bracket – guide pins must sit free of play in support bearings.

  Remove

Remove front axle body – see operation "Front Axle Body, Remove and Install" in group "E". The Tools KM-6173 and KM-6001-A remain on the front axle body and must not be moved.

Press off selector actuation cable (2) from actuator lever.

Lever out retaining clamp (1) with screwdriver and unclip selector actuation cable from counterholder.

Remove fluid filler pipe – see operation "Fluid Filler Pipe and/or Gasket, Replace (AF 20)".

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Disconnect wiring harness plug (1) of selector lever position switch – at the same time release slide lock (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect wiring harness plug of transmission wiring harness – at the same time release slide lock in direction of arrow. Remove transmission wiring harness from bracket (4).

Disconnect wiring harness plug of fluid temperature pickup (5).

Remove fastening bolts for selector lever actuation cable counterholder (3) with transmission wiring harness bracket from transmission. Remove selector lever actuation cable counterholder and transmission wiring harness bracket.

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Detach transmission bleeding hose (1) from transmission.

Remove upper fastening bolts (arrows) for transmission (4 bolts).

Remove air filter housing with air intake hose – see illustration "Air Flow Guide" in group "J".

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Remove fastening bolts (1) of right engine damping block.

Remove fastening bolts (2) of left engine damping block from engine damping block main bracket.

Remove fastening bolts (3) of left engine damping block main bracket.

Remove left and right axle shafts from transmission – see operation "Axle Shafts, Remove and Install" in group "E".

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For X 20 DTL engine: Remove coolant pipe from transmission.

Remove fluid cooler lines (1) from side cover and transmission – place pan underneath and close off apertures. Note installation sequence of fluid cooler lines.

Remove fastening bolts for front engine damping block (2) from transmission. Remove front engine damping block.

Lower engine with transmission approx. 5 cm on MKM-883-1 – ensure that coolant hoses and wiring harnesses are not stretched.

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For X 20 DTL engine: Remove starter – see operation "Starter, Remove and Install" in group "J".

For X 20 XEV engine: Remove cap.

Remove fastening bolts (x 3 or x 6) for converter from drive disc.

Remove lower fastening bolts (arrows) from transmission and fluid sump.

Caution

Only remove fastening bolts for engine to lower part of transmission once transmission holder DT-47648 is attached.

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  Install

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Set transmission mount DT-47648 on KM-904 and preinstall as shown in illustration:

Part

Position on base plate

Name

DT-47648-2

(4)

2

Converter housing support

DT-47648-3

(2)

14

Transmission housing support

DT-47648-5 left

(1)

A

Transmission support with swivel arm, rear

DT-47648-5, right

(3)

F

Transmission support with swivel arm, front


Caution

Obey manufacturer's instructions for transmission mount DT-47648.

Attach transmission mount DT-47648 to transmission

Note:   Loosen all bolt connections on the swivel arms and supports down to the base plate before positioning. Turn the supports as far down as possible using the spindles.

Position transmission mount DT-47648 with supports under transmission

Tighten the bolt connections of the supports

Attach swivel arm (1) and (2) to transmission

Tighten the bolt connections on the swivel arm from the transmission to the base plate

Note:   Align the swivel arms to minimize the leverage forces.

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  Remove

Install lower engine and transmission fastening bolts (arrows). Press off transmission from engine and carefully drain – note converter. Ensure that wiring harnesses and installation parts are not damaged.

If necessary: Detach transmission from DT-47648.

Caution

Do not damage attaching parts when laying transmission down.

When replacing transmission: Drain fluid radiator to the extent possible. Blow fluid radiator with low-pressure compressed air. Blow fluid cooling lines on connections in both directions with low-pressure compressed air.

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  Install

Attach transmission to DT-47648.

Caution

Follow manufacturer's instructions for DT-47648.

Prior to installing transmission: Coat centring seat (1) for converter in crankshaft with grease.

When replacing transmission ensure that both guide drifts (2) sit in engine flange.

Recut thread (4) of converter bolts in converter.

  Inspect

Check centring journal (3) for converter for frictional rust, clean if necessary and lightly coat with assembly grease.

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  Measure

Measure distance between converter contact thread and transmission housing contact surface with caliper gauge (1). Distance Measuring Device AF 20: approx 13 mm.

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  Install

Raise transmission with hydraulic jack and DT-47648 and align. Mount transmission evenly on engine – ensure correct seating. Attach transmission to cylinder block – tightening torque 60 Nm / 44 lbf. ft. Detach DT-47648 from transmission.

Install transmission on fluid sump – tightening torque 40 Nm / 30 lbf. ft.

Attach converter to drive disc. Insert fastening bolts with locking compound – first tighten all fastening bolts uniformly to 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft. Then tighten fastening bolts to 45 Nm / 33 lbf. ft. + 30°.

For X 20 XEV engine: Insert cap.

For X 20 DTL engine: Install starter – see operation "Starter, Remove and Install" in group "J".

Install front engine damping block on transmission – tightening torque 60 Nm / 44 lbf. ft.

Install axle shaft on right and left in transmission – see operation "Axle Shaft, Remove and Install" in group "E".

Move engine with transmission on MKM-883-1 into original position.

Install fluid cooler lines with new seal rings on transmission and side cover – note installation sequence – tightening torque 25 Nm / 18 lbf. ft.

Install front axle body – see operation "Front Axle Body, Remove and Install" in group "E".

Caution

When installing the front axle body, ensure that support bearings of KM-6001-A are correctly seated in the guide pins of the front engine damping block and in the rear engine damping block bracket. Pins of KM-6173 must sit in the cylinder block mount. If necessary: Correct installation position of engine and transmission using KM-883-1.

Do not yet install front exhaust pipe, catalytic converter, centre muffler, battery carrier and battery.

  Install

Install right engine damping block on right engine damping block bracket – tightening torque 55 Nm / 41 lbf. ft.

Install air filter housing with air intake hose – see illustration "Air Flow Guide" in group "J".

Install left engine damping block main bracket on transmission (3 fastening bolts) – tightening torque 65 Nm / 48 lbf. ft.

Install left engine damping block on left engine damping block main bracket – tightening torque 55 Nm / 41 lbf. ft. Note different bolt lengths.

Install upper transmission fastening bolts (4 bolts) on engine – tightening torque 60 Nm / 44 lbf. ft.

Install fluid filler tube – see operation "Fluid Filler Tube and/or Seal, Replace (AF 20/AF 22)".

Connect transmission bleeding hose to transmission.

Install selector actuation cable counterholder with transmission wiring harness bracket on transmission – tightening torque 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

Install selector actuation cable.

Connect wiring harness plug of fluid temperature pickup. Connect and lock wiring harness plug of transmission wiring harness. Connect and lock wiring harness plug of selector lever position switch.

For X 20 DTL engine: Install coolant pipe on transmission – tightening torque 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

Remove Engine Mount KM-6001-A and Engine Support MKM-6173.

Install front exhaust pipe, catalytic converter and centre muffler with new gaskets and fastening nuts.

 

Engine (thread)

Tightening torque

Front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold.

Y 20 DTL,

X 20 XEV, X 20 DTL, (M8)

20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

Centre muffler to rear muffler

Y 20 DTL, X 20 XEV, X 20 DTL (M8x1)

12 Nm / 9 lbf. ft.


If present: Install lower engine cover – see operation "Lower Engine Cover, Remove and Install" in group "A".

  Inspect

Check level of transmission fluid and correct if necessary – see operation "Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct (AF 13-II/AF 17/AF 20/AF 22)".


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