2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER automatic transmission

(6) Place intermediate plate (3) on converter hous-
ing (2) and align.
NOTE: The intermediate plate can generally be used
several times. The plate must not be coated with
sealant
(7) Install the holding clutch B1 (5) (Fig. 51) onto
the converter housing and intermediate plate.
Installed position of clutch B1 in relation to converter
housing is specified by a plain dowel pin in clutch B1
(arrow).
(8) Install the bolts to hold clutch B1 (5) (Fig. 51)
to the converter housing.
(9) Securely tighten multiple-disc holding clutch
B1 (5) on converter housing (2) to 10 N´m (88.5
in.lbs.).
(10) Install new torque converter hub seal (1) (Fig.
52) into the oil pump using Seal Installer 8902A.
(11) Install new oil pump outer o-ring seal onto oil
pump (Fig. 52).
Fig. 51 Install Holding Clutch B1 and Oil Pump
1 - BOLTS - M6X32 4 - BOLTS - M8X35
2 - CONVERTER HOUSING 5 - HOLDING CLUTCH B1
3 - INTERMEDIATE PLATE 6 - OIL PUMP
Fig. 52 Install New Oil Pump Seals
1 - INNER OIL SEAL
2 - OUTER OIL SEAL
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(12) Install oil pump (6) and securely tighten.
Tighten the oil pump bolts to 20 N´m (177 in.lbs.).
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(13) Using grease, insert sealing rings (7) (Fig. 53)
in the groove so that the joint remains together.
(14) Install the K1 (1) clutch onto the B1 clutch
(Fig. 53).
(15) Install input shaft with clutch K2 (6) and
front gear set (1) (Fig. 53).
(16) Install front washer (5) and thrust needle
bearing (4) (Fig. 53).
(17) Install output shaft with center and rear gear
set and clutch K3 (3) (Fig. 53).
Fig. 53 Install K1, K2, and K3 Clutches
1 - DRIVING CLUTCH K1 5 - THRUST WASHER
2 - SUN GEAR OF FRONT PLANETARY GEAR SET 6 - FRONT PLANETARY GEAR SET, DRIVING CLUTCH K2, AND
INPUT SHAFT
3 - DRIVING CLUTCH K3, OUTPUT SHAFT, AND CENTER AND
REAR PLANETARY GEAR SETS7 - SEALING RINGS
4 - THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
Fig. 54 Measure From Transmission Housing to
Park Gear
1 - GAUGE BAR 6311
2 - PARK GEAR
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(18) Using grease, install both Teflon rings in the
groove at the rear of the output shaft so that the
joint stays together.
(19) Mount transmission housing on converter
housing.
(20) Screw in Torx socket bolts through the trans-
mission housing into the converter housing. Tighten
the bolts to 20 N´m (177 in.lbs.).
(21) Measure end-play between park pawl gear
and grooved ball bearing in order to select the proper
geartrain end-play shim.
(22) Place Gauge Bar 6311 (1) on transmission
housing. Using a depth gauge, measure from the
gauge bar (1) to the parking lock gear (2) (Fig. 54).
(23) Using a depth gauge, measure from the
Gauge Bar 6311 (1) to the contact surface of the out-
put shaft bearing (2) in the transmission housing.
(Fig. 55)
(24) Subtract the first figure from the second fig-
ure to determine the current end-play of the trans-
mission. Select a shim such that the end-play will be
0.3-0.5 mm (0.012-0.020 in.). Shims are available in
thicknesses of 0.2 mm (0.008 in.), 0.3 mm (0.012 in.),
0.4 mm (0.016 in.), and 0.5 mm (0.020 in.).
(25) Install the selected end-play shim.(26) Screw in Torx socket bolts through the con-
verter housing into the transmission housing.
Tighten the bolts to 20 N´m (177 in.lbs.).
(27) Install output shaft bearing (2) in rear trans-
mission housing. Using Bearing Installer 9287 (1)
(Fig. 56), install the output shaft bearing (2) into the
transmission housing.The closed side of the plas-
tic cage must point towards the parking lock
gear.
(28) Install the retaining ring (1) (Fig. 57). Ensure
that the retaining ring is seated correctly in the
groove.
(29) Check that there is no play between the bear-
ing and the retaining ring using feeler gauge.
(30) There must be no play between the retaining
ring and the bearing. If the ring cannot be installed,
a thinner ring must be used. If there is play between
the ring and the bearing, a thicker ring must be
Fig. 55 Measure From Transmission Housing To
Rear Bearing Contact Surface
1 - GAUGE BAR 6311
2 - OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING CONTACT SURFACE
Fig. 56 Install Output Shaft Bearing
1 - BEARING INSTALLER 9287
2 - BEARING
3 - TRANSMISSION CASE
Fig. 57 Install Rear Output Shaft Retaining Ring
1 - RETAINING RING
2 - OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING
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installed. Retaining rings are available in thick-
nesses of 2.0 mm (0.079 in.), 2.1 mm (0.083 in.), and
2.2 mm (0.087 in.).
(31) Rotate the transmission so that the bellhous-
ing is pointed upward and ensuring that the output
shaft is allowed to move freely.
(32) Measure input shaft end-play (Fig. 58).
NOTE: If end-play is incorrect, transmission is
incorrectly assembled, or the geartrain end-play
shim is incorrect. The geartrain end-play shim is
selective.
(a) Attach Adapter 8266-18 (2) to Handle 8266-8
(1).
(b) Attach dial indicator C-3339 (3) to Handle
8266-8 (1).
(c) Install the assembled tool onto the input
shaft of the transmission and tighten the retaining
screw on Adapter 8266-18 to secure it to the input
shaft.
(d) Position the dial indicator plunger against a
flat spot on the oil pump and zero the dial indica-
tor.
(e) Move input shaft in and out and record read-
ing. End play should be 0.3-0.5 mm (0.012-0.020
in.). Adjust as necessary.(33) Install the output shaft washer onto the out-
put shaft.
(34) Install a new transmission rear seal into the
transmission case with Seal Installer 8902A (1) (Fig.
59).
(35) Place the transmission in PARK to prepare for
the installation of the output shaft nut.
(36) Install the propeller shaft flange onto the out-
put shaft and install an new flange nut. Tighten the
flange nut to 200 N´m (147.5 ft.lbs.).
(37) Place the Staking Tool 9078 (2) and Driver
Handle C-4171 onto the output shaft.
(38) Rotate the Staking Tool 9078 (2) until the
alignment pin (3) engages the output shaft notch (4)
(Fig. 60).
Fig. 58 Checking Input Shaft End Play
1 - TOOL 8266-8
2 - TOOL 8266-18
3 - TOOL C-3339
Fig. 59 Install Output Shaft Seal
1 - SEAL INSTALLER 8902A
2 - TRANSMISSION CASE
Fig. 60 Align Staking Tool 9078
1 - PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE
2 - STAKING TOOL 9078
3 - ALIGNMENT PIN
4 - OUTPUT SHAFT NOTCH
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(39) Press downward on the staking tool (1) until
the staking pin (3) contacts the output shaft nut
flange (2) (Fig. 61).
(40) Strike the Driver handle C-4171 with a suit-
able hammer until the output shaft nut is securely
staked to the output shaft.
(41) Install electrohydraulic unit (2). Tighten the
bolts to 8 N´m (71 in.lbs.).
(42) Install oil filter (4) (Fig. 62).
(43) Install oil pan (5) (Fig. 62). Tighten the bolts
to 8 N´m (71 in.lbs.).
(44) Install guide bushing (12) (Fig. 62).
Fig. 61 Stake Output Shaft Nut
1 - STAKING TOOL 9078
2 - PROPELLER FLANGE
3 - STAKING PIN
Fig. 62 Install Electrohydraulic Unit
1 - HEAT SHIELD
2 - ELECTROHYDRAULIC UNIT
3 - BOLT
4 - OIL FILTER
5 - OIL PAN
6 - CLAMPING ELEMENT
7 - BOLT
8 - DRAIN PLUG
9 - DRAIN PLUG GASKET
10 - 13-PIN PLUG CONNECTOR
11 - BOLT
12 - GUIDE BUSHING
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(45) Install the torque converter (Fig. 63).
INSTALLATION
(1) Coat outside of the torque converter hub with
long-term grease, install the torque converter into
the transmission.
(2) Measure distance ªAº (Fig. 64) from torque con-
verter to transmission housing. If the torque con-
verter is properly installed, distance ªAº will be 55
mm (2.17 in.).
(3) Move the torque converter (1) (Fig. 65) to
shown position. Check position of torque converter
through housing opening (2) when installing trans-
mission.(4) Move driving plate (1) (Fig. 66) to shown posi-
tion.
(5) Ensure the dowel pins are installed in their
correct position at the transmission housing flange.
(6) Place transmission onto a hydraulic transmis-
sion jack and raise the transmission into position.
Secure transmission on hydraulic jack with a strap
or ask an assistant to hold it.
(7) Move the transmission into position on the
dowel pins and install two bolts (A, B) (Fig. 67) on
the top of the transmission. Torque the bolts to 38
N´m (28 ft.lbs.).
(8) Install the bolt to hose the vent hose bracket to
the transmission. Torque the bolt to 38 N´m (28
ft.lbs.).
(9) Install the bolt to hold the ground strap to the
transmission. Torque the bolt to 38 N´m (28 ft.lbs.).
Fig. 63 Install Torque Converter
1 - TORQUE CONVERTER
2 - CONVERTER HOUSING
Fig. 64 Torque Converter Installation Depth
A - TORQUE CONVERTER INSTALLED DISTANCE
Fig. 65 Position Torque Converter as Shown
1 - TORQUE CONVERTER
2 - INSPECTION OPENING
Fig. 66 Position Driveplate as Shown
1 - DRIVEPLATE
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(10) Install bolts (A) (Fig. 67) on underside of
transmission. Torque the bolts to 38 N´m (28 ft.lbs.).
(11) Install rear engine cross member (4) (Fig. 67).
First install the nuts (5) at the outside ends of the
engine crossmember. Then install the bolts (1) of the
transmission mount. Torque the bolts and nuts to 45
N´m (33 ft.lbs.).
(12) Remove the wooden block supporting the
engine and remove the hydraulic jack.
(13) Install the torque converter bolts.
(a) Install the first pair bolts (2) (Fig. 68) at cir-
cumference of driving plate snug only.
(b) To install bolts, position a ratchet with long
extension and joint nut as shown.
(c) Rotate engine by hand until the next pair of
bolts (2) are in front of opening. Rotate engine for-
wards at crankshaft. Install the next pair of bolts
snug only.
(d) Rotate engine by hand until the final pair of
bolts (2) are in front of opening. Rotate engine for-
wards at crankshaft. Install and torque the bolts to
50 N´m (37 ft.lbs.).
(e) Rotate engine by hand and tighten the first
two bolt pairs to 50 N´m (37 ft.lbs.).
(f) Install the plastic torque converter access
cover (1) (Fig. 69) to the back of the engine flange.
(g) Install the steering gear (1) (Fig. 70) onto the
chassis crossmember. Tighten both steering gear
bolts first to 25 N´m (18.5 ft.lbs.). Tighten bothsteering gear bolts next to 45 N´m (33 ft.lbs.).
Tighten both steering gear bolts next an additional
90É.
Fig. 67 Support Transmission and Install Bolts
1 - BOLT, TRANSMISSION MOUNT
2 - UPPER SHELL FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNT
3 - TRANSMISSION MOUNT
4 - CROSSMEMBER
5 - NUT, ENGINE CROSSMEMBER
6 - NUT, TRANSMISSION SUPPORT
Fig. 68 Torque Converter Bolts
1 - BOLT
2 - STABILIZER BAR
3 - REINFORCEMENT PLATE
4 - OPENING
5 - CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER
6 - STEERING GEAR
Fig. 69 Torque Converter Access Cover
1 - TORQUE CONVERTER ACCESS COVER
2 - BOLT
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