Remove automatic transmission (GA8HP76Z)

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!

Preliminary work

Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SPOILER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT HAND FRONT BOTTOM SIDE COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 4 TO 6 .
Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR CYLINDERS 1-3 .
Refer to REMOVING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR CYLINDERS 4-6 .
Refer to REMOVING THE CHARGE AIR CROSSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING INTERMEDIATE PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
Refer to REMOVING THE TANK COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to DISCONNECTING HYDRAULIC LINES ON THE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the engine block
Serious damage to the engine block and transmission due to damaged and corroded screws

It is imperative that protruding threads of the transmission bolts are checked for corrosion and damage prior to removal
It is imperative that all rust is removed from corroded threads and that they are cleaned prior to removal
Replace rusted and damaged bolts

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage of components in the engine compartment
When removing the transmission, the tilting of the engine may cause damage to components in the engine compartment

Before removing the transmission: Support the engine
Protect engine from tipping movements
Follow the specifications in the repair instructions

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the transmission
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil

Use only the approved transmission oil (refer to the "Fluid Capacities" tab for the selected vehicle).
Check the transmission oil level after completing the repair

Remove the holder (1)

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Release screws (1) and (2)
Release nut (3)
Guide out and remove holder (4)

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Release the screw (1) and disconnect the ground strap

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Turn the engine with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) on the vibration damper in the direction of rotation until the screw (1) becomes visible in the recess
Release all 6 screws (1) on the torque converter

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Prepare special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) using special tool 0 494 622 (24 4 164) as shown

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Remove sealing cap (1)

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Insert the special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) in the recess of the transmission housing and lightly fix with the screw (1)
Screw the bolt (2) in to the stop
Tighten down screw (1)

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Loosen clamps (1)
Hang line (2) on one side

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Unlock and detach plug connection (1) by turning it
Do not touch pins
Loosen all cable clips

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Insert the special tool 0 494 213 (24 2 390) in the arrow direction into the sealing sleeve (1)

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Support engine
Release remaining screws
Remove transmission

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