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Remove and install manual transmission (F13 MTA / F17 MTA) > < Determine contact point (F13 MTA / F17 MTA)

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

  Remove

1.   Remove battery tray
2.   Remove front axle body
3.   Fill brake fluid reservoir to "MAX" mark and seal with MKM-558-10 .
4.   Disconnect pressure line (1) from connecting piece for pressure line for central release from transmission housing
•   Release clamp with screwdriver and remove
•   Detach pressure line
•   Bend clip together a little and insert back into connecting piece
Note:   Collect escaping brake fluid
5.   Detach wiring harness plug (2) from reversing lamp switch
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6.   Release transmission at top
•   Unscrew 3x bolts (1)
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7.   Attach engine bridge EN-47650 LUREF_1.gif
8.   Remove engine damping block retaining bracket
•   Unscrew 3x bolts (1) for engine damping block left
9.   Lower engine with transmission on EN 47650 by approx. 5 cm
Note:   Ensure that the coolant hoses and wiring harnesses are not stretched.
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10.   Detach shift linkage from shift guide
•   Undo shift guide clamp
Important:   Fluid escapes. Place collecting pan underneath and close off apertures with plug.
11.   Remove axle shafts from transmission LUREF_1.gif
Note:   Axle shafts remain in wheel hubs.
•   Attach axle shafts to vehicle underbody
12.   Detach rear engine damping block bracket (1) from transmission
13.   Unscrew 2 bolts (2) for transmission housing on oil pan
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14.   Place transmission fixture DT-47648 on KM-904 and assemble as shown in 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

Rear transmission support with pivot arm

DT-47648-5 right

(3)

F

Front transmission support with pivot arm


Important:   Pay strict attention to manufacturer's notice for transmission fixture DT-47648 .
15.   Attach transmission fixture DT-47648 to transmission
Note:   Loosen all screw connections of the cantilever arms and supports to the base plate before placing them under load. Rotate the supports as far down as possible by way of the spindles.
•   Place the transmission fixture DT-47648 with supports beneath the transmission
•   Tighten screw connections on the supports
•   Attach pivot arms (1) and (2) to transmission
•   Tighten the screw connections of the cantilever arms starting from the transmission to the base plate
Note:   Align the cantilever arms so that as a little lever force as possible is created.
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16.   Detach 2 lower bolts (1) and (2) for transmission from engine
17.   Press off transmission from engine block
Note:   Ensure that attached parts and wiring harnesses are not damaged.
•   Carefully lower transmission
Important:   Do not damage attaching parts when laying transmission down.
18.   Detach transmission from DT-47648
Note:   If necessary.
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  Install

Important:   Pay strict attention to manufacturer's notice for transmission holder DT-47648 .
19.   Attach transmission to DT-47648
Important:   Ensure that no cable or bracket becomes clamped between transmission and engine. Align shift guide.
20.   Lift, align and evenly attach transmission to engine
21.   Attach 2 lower bolts (1) and (2) for transmission to engine 60 Nm
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22.   Detach DT-47648 from transmission
23.   Attach 2 transmission bolts to oil pan (2) 40 Nm
24.   Attach rear engine damping block bracket (1) to transmission
•   Use new bolts 80 Nm + 45° – 60°
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25.   Attach new retaining ring to axle shaft LUREF_1.gif
26.   Attach axle shafts to transmission
•   Detach axle shafts from vehicle underbody
27.   Lift engine with EN 47650 until installation position is reached
Note:   Ensure that there is some clearance between the left engine damping block and the engine damping block bracket.
28.   Attach left engine damping block retaining bracket
•   Tighten 3x bolt (1) 60 Nm
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29.   Detach engine bridge EN-47650 LUREF_1.gif
30.   Install front axle body
31.   Fasten transmission at the top
•   Tighten 3 bolts for the transmission at the top 60 Nm
32.   Attach pressure line (1) to connecting piece for pressure line for central release at clutch housing
Note:   Clamp must audibly engage.
33.   Connect wiring harness plug (2) to reversing lamp switch
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34.   Check transmission fluid level and correct if necessary LUREF_1.gif
35.   Install battery support
36.   Slide shift guide onto shift rod
37.   Transmission Shift Linkage, Adjust LUREF_1.gif
•   Tighten clamping screw
38.   Detach MKM-558-10 from brake fluid reservoir
39.   Vent hydraulic clutch actuation LUREF_1.gif
•   Correct brake fluid reservoir to "MAX" mark
40.   Program volatile memories

Remove and install manual transmission (F13 MTA / F17 MTA) > < Determine contact point (F13 MTA / F17 MTA)