To assemble
- Carefully remove the old sealing compound from the sealing surface using a gasket scraper.
- Heat the bearing seat for the differential bearing race in the torque converter housing. Fit the bearing race. Make sure the bearing race is all the way home.
- Fit the oil duct plate and the three magnets. Blow the pipe clean, apply vaseline to the ends of the pipe and fit the pipe using a splinter-free plastic mallet. Take care not to bend or damage the pipe. Fit the pipe clip.
- Heat the bearing seat for the differential bearing race in the gearcase for about 5 min. Refit the shim and fit the bearing race. Make sure the bearing race is all the way home.
- Lift out the output shaft complete with thrust bearing and bearing race.
- Lubricate the bearings with automatic transmission fluid.
- Fit the differential and fit the torque converter housing. Only fit every other bolt. Fit a 87 92 483 TORQUE WRENCH and 87 91 337 DRIVER, MEASURING DIFFERENTIAL BEARING TORQUE to the differential housing (file down the key slightly if the tool does not fit the differential shaft). Turn until the reading is stable.
IMPORTANT: Inspect the inside of the differential housing for damage. Check also the surfaces of the drive shafts.
Tightening torque 24 Nm (18 lbf ft)
Measure the prestress. Start value:
BEARING SPECIFICATIONSNew bearing 1.0 Nm (7 lbf ft) Refitted bearing 0.5 Nm (3.5 lbf ft) - If the prestress is not within specified limits, remove the differential and bearing race from the gearcase and change shim. If the reading exceeds the specified value, change to a thinner shim. If the reading is lower than the specified value, change to a thicker shim. Shims are available between 1.0 - 1.90 mm in small intervals.
- Remove the torque converter housing and lift out the differential.
- Align the plates using a screwdriver and fit the output shaft complete with clutch unit C3. Make sure that the shaft falls into place at the same height as the intermediate gear. Check that the shaft and gear rotate freely. Fit a bolt to the shaft to rotate it.
- Fit the thrust bearing race and the thrust bearing on the output shaft unit.
- Fit the differential unit.
- Fit the differential housing unit.
- Clean the sealing surfaces on the gearcase and the torque converter shell. Use Cleaning agent, Loctite Super Clean 7063. Keep surfaces free from grease.
- Fit a new seal into the gearcase and apply an approx. 1 mm thick bead of 87 81 841 Silicone flange sealant to the gearcase. Fit the torque converter housing.
- Apply Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 577 to the inside bolts. Fit the bolts (different lengths). Tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque 25 Nm (18 lbf ft)
- Clean the magnetic surface on the drain plug and fit it with a new gasket.
Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft)
- Turn the gearcase so that the shaft points approx. 45° downward. Apply vaseline to the O-ring for the oil pump unit. Align the plates using a small screwdriver. Insert the thrust washer greased with vaseline into brake B1.
- Fit freewheel F1 and the bearing race for brake B1 and B2 to the oil pump unit. Lubricate the thrust washer for F1 with vaseline and fit it.
- Place the oil pump unit so its bolt holes are aligned with those in the gearcase. Press the pump unit in place carefully. Tighten the bolts carefully and alternately.
Tightening torque 25 Nm (19 lbf ft)
- Turn back the gearcase 45°
- Check that the turbine shaft has an end play of 0.37 - 0.9 mm. Use 78 40 622 DIAL GAUGE and 87 90 727 BRACKET, DIAL GAUGE .
- Change the torque converter seal, see TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL .
- Fit the torque converter. Use 87 91 766 GRIPPING TOOL, TORQUE CONVERTER Fit 87 92 574 HOLDER .
- Make sure the torque converter has been fitted in the correct position and lay a steel rule on the mating face of the torque converter. Measure the distance between the mating face and the drive plate contact surface on the torque converter. The distance must be at least 15 mm.
- Remove 87 91 766 GRIPPING TOOL, TORQUE CONVERTER .
- Fit new drive shaft seals. Use 83 90 122 DRIFT .
- Remove the gearbox from the stand. Remove the holder from the gearbox.
- Plug in the connectors to the gear selector and speed sensors.
- Fit the gearbox in the car. See COMPLETE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . Remember to clean the oil cooler with 87 91 824 FLUSHING EQUIPMENT .