Removing and refitting the gearbox

Fig. 4

REMOVAL AND REFITTING

• Remove the engine-gearbox-subframe assembly (see operation in the 'ENGINE' section).
• Remove (Fig. 4):

• the bolts (1),
• the starter motor (2),
• the cover (3),
• the torque converter bolts,
• the bolts (4),
• the connecting bracket (5),
• the gearbox bolts (6) and (7),
• the bolts (8),
• the connecting bracket (9).

• Separate the engine-gearbox assembly from the subframe.
• Position a hydraulic support jack under the gearbox.
• Remove the gearbox bolts (10) and (11).
• Separate the gearbox from the engine.

Secure the torque converter to prevent it from falling out.

To refit, reverse the removal procedure, observing the following points:

Fig. 5

• always replace all self-locking nuts or bolts,
• lightly grease the crankshaft splines at the torque converter with multi-purpose grease,
• check the torque converter fitting height (Fig. 5),
• fill and check the gearbox oil level if it was drained,
• read the fault memory and clear it if necessary,
• when replacing or overhauling the gearbox, a gearbox relearn procedure must be carried out.