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Fig. 4: Removing & Installing Transmission With Torque Converter
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Remove/Install -
1 - Disconnect ground cable of battery. See DISCONNECT GROUND LEAD FROM BATTERY
.
2 - Remove transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE .
3 - Unbolt oil filler pipe (3) from crankcase. See Fig. 4
.
4 - Remove heat shield (5) and disconnect 13-pin plug connector (2).
5 - Remove locking clips (21) and remove shift.
6 - Unscrew oil drain screw on oil pan (14).
7.1 - Unscrew oil drain screw for torque converter (15).
8.1 - Detach wire for park lock interlock (7) at transmission.
9 - Lambda sensors for primary catalytic converters remove.
10 - Unscrew oil lines (4) to oil cooler from transmission.
11 - Remove cover in oil pan (18) and disconnect torque converter from driven plate at flange.
12 - Unscrew bolts of transmission (19) at crankcase and take out transmission downwards at an angle
using a lifting device. NOTE: Code radio, set clock, normalize power windows and set timer in vehicles
with stationary heater.
NOTE: Adjust shift rod using pliers. See Fig. 10
.
NOTE: If the transmission fluid is burnt or contains wear particles, the oil cooler
lines and oil cooler must be flushed out: Flush oil cooler and oil cooler
lines.
NOTE: Only up to A145272,X708318. For installation and removal, position
selector lever or range selector lever in position "P" and leave in position
"P" when cable/transmission is removed. See REMOVING & INSTALLING
WIRE CABLE/TRANSMISSION FOR PARKING SHIFT LOCK ON
TRANSMISSION.
NOTE: Only up to A145272, X708318.
Upon Installation: Adjust cables for parking shift lock. See ADJUSTING
WIRE CABLES FOR PARKING LOCK INTERLOCK.
NOTE: Upon Installation: Check function of parking shift lock.
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13 - Remove torque converter using 168 589 00 62 00 Grab Handle. See Fig. 9.
14 - Install in reverse order. Torque to specifications. See Fig. 5
- Fig. 8 .
15 - Inspect ATF level in automatic transmission, add ATF if necessary.
Fig. 5: Housing Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.NOTE: Push retainer (11) upwards.
NOTE: Secure torque converter to prevent it from falling out.
NOTE: Grease the torque converter lightly on drive flange.
NOTE: When refilling or after an oil change pour in approximately 5 quarts of
transmission oil first.
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Fig. 6: Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Torque Specifications
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Fig. 7: Torque Converter Specifications
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Fig. 8: Transfer Case, Complete Unit Torque Specifications
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Fig. 9: 168 589 00 62 00 Grab Handle
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Fig. 10: 210 589 00 37 00 Pliers
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Fig. 11: Commercially Available Tools
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Fig. 12: Auxiliary Repair Materials
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Disconnect Ground Lead From Battery
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Fig. 13: Disconnecting Ground Lead From Battery
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1.1 - Open engine hood.
2 - Disconnect ground cable of battery. See Fig. 13
.
NOTE: Model Series 163.
NOTE: To protect against unwanted contact of the disconnected ground line (1)
W16/4 insulate cable lug of the ground line.
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Connect ground cable.
4 - Code radio.
5 - Set time at instrument cluster
6.1 - Activate steering angle sensor.
7.1 - Synchronize tilt/slide sunroof.
8.1 - Synchronize lamella (thin plate) sliding roof.
9.1 - Synchronize power windows.
Torque Specification; Nut Of Ground Cable To Body NOTE: After opening the vehicle wait for at least 4 minutes before disconnecting
the battery otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
NOTE: Model 163: Tighten the nut (5) of the ground line (1) to the specified
torque. Perform work described below only when quiescent current
retention unit was not connected. Model Series 163 see Torque
Specification; Nut Of Ground Cable To Body.
NOTE: MB (models 163).
Hi-Line, premium with Bose (model 163).
NOTE: If necessary set time at stationary heater timer.
NOTE: Model 163 with Code 414.
Open tilt/slide sunroof and hold down switch. Sliding/pop-up roof
mechanism moves to end position, pulls back 1/4 turn and stops.
NOTE: Open tilt/slide sunroof and hold down switch. Sliding/pop-up roof
mechanism moves to end position, pulls back 1/4 turn and stops.
NOTE: Model 163 as of VIN A289565, X754620.
Press power windows switch up to the 1st pressure point and, after
reaching the upper end position of the window, keep pressed for further 5
seconds.
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA54.10--P-1001--01ANut of ground cable to bodyNM18
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