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Remove and install clutch master cylinder (LHD) (F13/F13+/F17/F17+/F18/F23/F35) > < Odometer Sensor, Remove and Install (F13/F13+)

Transmission, Remove and Install (F13/F13+/F17/F17+/F18)

Note:   The following parts must be converted when the transmission is replaced:

  • Shift guide


Only for transmission F17/F17+:

  • Pressure line with fitting (vehicles up to MY 2002 only)


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 bolts 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 compartment cover – see operation "Lower Engine Compartment 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.

Object Number: 2398553  Size: DEFAULT

  Install

Object Number: 2414110  Size: DEFAULT

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

Insert KM-6001-A as illustrated – pins (2) and (5) must engage in guide holes of front axle body. Tighten fastening bolts for adjustment 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.

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

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

Detach wiring harness plug (5) from reversing lamps switch (4).

Charge brake fluid reservoir to "MAX" and close off with dummy plug.

Detach pressure line with connector (2) from central release pressure line on clutch housing – at the same time release and remove clamp (3) with screwdriver; then slightly bend clamp together and re-insert in connector. Collect escaping fluid.

Object Number: 2397616  Size: DEFAULT

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

Remove fastening bolts (1) for left engine damping block support from transmission.

Remove engine damping block support.

Remove four upper fastening bolts (arrows) of transmission – if necessary, pull coolant pipe upward and secure with cable tie.

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

Object Number: 2397617  Size: DEFAULT

Remove axle shafts from transmission – see operation "Axle Shaft, Remove and Install" in group "E". Axle shafts remain in wheel hubs. Attach axle shafts to underbody.

Caution

Fluid escapes – place pan underneath and close off apertures with plug.

  Remove

Remove front engine damping block fastening bolts (1) from transmission. Remove front engine damping block.

Remove transmission housing fastening bolts (2) at fluid sump.

Object Number: 2397618  Size: DEFAULT

  Install

Object Number: 10679390  Size: DEFAULT

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

Clutch 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

Manufacturer's instructions for transmission mount DT-47648 must be observed.

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.

Set transmission mount DT-47648 down with supports under transmission

Tighten the bolt connections of the supports

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

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

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

Object Number: 10679389  Size: DEFAULT

  Remove

Remove front (2) and rear (1) transmission fastening bolts from engine.

Press off transmission from engine block and carefully drain – ensure that installation parts and wiring harnesses are not damaged.

If necessary: Detach transmission from DT-47648.

Caution

Do not damage attaching parts when laying transmission down.

Object Number: 10680251  Size: DEFAULT

  Remove

Attach transmission to DT-47648.

Caution

Follow manufacturer's instructions for DT-47648.

  Install

Lift, align and attach transmission uniformly on engine.

Install lower front and rear transmission fastening bolts on engine – tightening torque 60 Nm / 44 lbf. ft.

  Remove

Detach DT-47648 from transmission.

  Install

Install transmission on fluid sump – tightening torque 40 Nm / 29.5 lbf. ft.

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

Detach axle shafts from underbody.

Install axle shaft in transmission: Attach new retaining ring (1) to axle shaft.

Coat splines of axle shaft with transmission fluid.

Insert axle shafts into transmission and drive in against bead of friction weld seam (arrow) with soft metal drift (2) or with plastic hammer until retaining ring engages.

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

Object Number: 2397619  Size: DEFAULT

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 the rear engine damping block bracket. Pins of KM-6173 must sit in the cylinder block mount. If necessary: Correct installation location of engine and transmission using MKM-883-1.

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

  Install

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

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

Install left engine damping block main bracket on transmission – tightening torque 35 Nm / 26 lbf. ft. Install left engine damping block on left engine damping block main bracket, note different bolt lengths – tightening torque 55 Nm / 41 lbf. ft.

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

Insert pressure line with connection piece into central release pressure line on clutch housing – clamp engages audibly.

Connect wiring harness plug to reversing lamp switch.

Remove KM-6001-A and KM-6173.

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

 

Engine (thread)

Tightening torque

 

 

 

Front exhaust pipe to

X 16 SZR, Z 16 SE (M10)

35 Nm / 26 lbf. ft.

Exhaust manifold

X 12 XE, Z 12 XE (M10)

35 Nm / 26 lbf. ft.

 

X 14 XE, Z 14 XE, X 16 XEL, Z 16 XE, X 18 XE1, Z 18 XE, X 20 XEV, X 20 DTL (M8)

20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

 

X 17 DTL, Y 17 DT (M10x1.25)

20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.

Centre muffler to

 

 

rear muffler

(M8x1)

12 Nm / 9 lbf. ft.


  Inspect

Check level of transmission fluid and correct if necessary – see operation "Transmission Fluid Level, Check and Correct (F13/F13+/F17/F17+/F18)".

  Install

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

  Adjust

Adjust transmission shift linkage and tighten clamp bolt – see operation "Transmission Shift Linkage, Adjust (F13/F13+/F17/F17+/F18)".

  Install

Install battery support – tightening torque 15 Nm / 11 lbf. ft. Install battery.

  Inspect

Remove blind screw cap from brake fluid reservoir. Bleed hydraulic clutch actuation – see operation "Hydraulic Clutch Actuation, Bleed (F13/F13+/F17/F17+/F18/F23)". Top brake fluid level up to "MAX" mark.


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