Remove/install transmission with torque converter

AR27.10-P-0500B

Remove/install transmission with torque converter

30.4.09

13.1.06

Oil drain bolt to torque converter

Transmission 722.6

*BA27.20-P-1001-01C

Bolt, torque converter to drive plate

Transmission 722.6

*BA27.20-P-1002-01C

 

Remove/install



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A



Before starting work the area around the oil cooler lines (49) must be thoroughly cleaned in the separation point areas on the transmission. Even the smallest dirt particles, introduced into the hydraulic components, can lead to malfunctions and a total failure of the transmission

1

Detach ground line from battery

 Insulate ground line as a protection against unintentional contact of detached ground line with ground point of battery.

Model 129, 170, 202, 208, 210

AR54.10-P-0003A

Model 140

ra54001400003x



Notes on battery

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

2.1

Detach oil filler pipe (61) from engine

Model 129, 140 with engine 119

Model 202, 210 with engine 111, 604, 605, 606

AR27.10-P-0500-04A

2.2

Remove oil filler pipe (61)

Models 129, 140 with engine 120

Model 210 with engine 119

AR27.10-P-0500-04A

3

Remove oil drain screw (4) from the transmission oil pan and drain transmission oil



*BA27.10-P-1001-03A

 If the transmission oil is burnt or interspersed with abrasive particles, the oil cooler lines (49) and oil cooler must be flushed out: 

Flush oil cooler and oil cooling lines

AR27.55-P-0001A

4

Remove oil drain screw (9) from torque converter and drain transmission oil



*BA27.20-P-1001-01C

 If the transmission oil pan contains metal shavings, drain the transmission fluid from the torque converter via the drain hole through a clean cloth.

If the cloth contains metal swarf after draining the transmission oil, it is then necessary to replace the torque converter.

In case of doubt, flush the torque converter with ATF only.

Metal shavings can damage the transmission at a later stage.



Oil drain screw (9) at torque converter no longer required

Transmission 722.6

BT27.20-P-0001-01A

5.1

Remove shield (62) and detach 13-pin plug (26)

Shield (62) discontinued on model 129 with engine 119 and engine 120 as of 03.96

AR27.10-P-0500-01A

6

Detach control cable / gears for parking lock interlock (80) from transmission

 Transmission models

722.620 up to end no. 0001680

722.621 up to end no. 0001976

722.622 up to end no. 0016286

AR27.60-P-0500-05A

 Transmission models

722.60/61/63/66/69

722.620 as of end no. 0001681

722.621 as of end no. 0001977

722.622 as of end no. 0016287

722.623/624/625/627/628/629

AR27.60-P-0500-05B

 To install and remove place the selector lever or range selector lever (33) in position"P" and leave in position "P" with the cable/transmission removed.

 Installation: Check function of parking shift lock (80).

7.1

Detach retaining plate for rack-and-pinion steering

Model 210 4MATIC

See: 

Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering.

AR46.20-P-0600A

8

Remove cover (81) and unscrew bolts (95) from torque converter



*BA27.20-P-1002-01C

9

Detach left and right oil cooling line (49) on transmission

10

Remove shift rod (63); to do this, remove securing clips using  pliers

 Pliers

*210589003700

 Installation: Adjust shift rod (63).

AR27.60-P-0980B

11

Remove exhaust bracket (64).

12.1

Detach exhaust system (94) at rear with V-belt

Model 129, 140, 210 with engine 119

12.2

Remove exhaust system (94) as from connector

Models 129, 140 with engine 120

AR49.10-P-7000F

13

Remove fan shroud from radiator

Model 210 with engine 119

Model 140 with engine 606

14

Remove engine support with rear engine mount (65)

Engine 112, 113

AR22.10-P-1160HV

Engine 119

ra22001192120x

Engine 120

AR22.10-P-1160AO

Model 202, 210 with engine 111, 604, 605, 606

AR22.10-P-1160HB

Model 202, 210 with Engine 611, 612, 613

AR22.10-P-1160HC

15

Detach front propeller shaft (66)



*BA41.10-P-1001-01A

16.1

Detach propeller shaft from transfer case

 Model 210 4MATIC

*BA33.30-P-1003-02A

17

Detach ground strap (46) from transmission

18

Unscrew transmission from crankcase and use  transmission platform to remove downwards at an angle

 Secure torque converter to prevent it from falling out.

19.1

Remove torque converter using  grab handles

If necessary

AR27.20-P-0500-01B

 Installation: Grease the torque converter lightly on drive flange.

Multipurpose paste

*BR00.45-Z-1009-06A



*168589006200

20

Install in the reverse order

21

Check oil level in automatic transmission, correct if necessary

AR27.00-P-0100AC

22

Read out fault memory with STAR DIAGNOSIS and erase if necessary

23.1

Perform transmission adaptation

Transmission adaptation must be performed after the transmission is changed or repaired.

 Danger!

Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running

Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

24

Perform engine test run and check transmission for proper function and leaktightness.

Number

Designation

Trans-mission 722.6
except
722.648

BA27.20-P-1001-01C

Oil drain bolt to torque converter

M8

Nm

10

M10

Nm

15

BA27.20-P-1002-01C

Bolt, torque converter to drive plate

Straight threaded connection

M8

Nm

42

Angled threaded connection

Stage 1

Nm

4

Stage 2

Nm

30

Stage 3

°

90

Number

Designation

Trans-mission 722.6 except 722.628/
648/649

BA27.10-P-1001-03A

Drain plug on transmission oil pan

Nm

20

Number

Designation

Model 210.08/28

BA33.30-P-1003-02A

Bolt, front axle gear propeller shaft
to transfer case flange

Nm

30

Number

Designation

Model
129

Model
140

Model
170

BA41.10-P-1001-01A

Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to transmission or front propeller shaft

M10

Nm

40

-

40

M12

Nm

60

60

60

Number

Designation

Model
202

Model
208

Model
210

BA41.10-P-1001-01A

Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to transmission or front propeller shaft

M10

Nm

40

40

40

M12

Nm

60

60

60

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1009-06A

Multipurpose paste

A 000 989 80 51 10