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343527 Removing and mounting transmission


WM 343527 Removing and mounting transmission

Tools





Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Remove engine-transmission unit.
-> 100119 Removing and installing engine - section on "Removing" 100119 Removing and installing engine

Removing transmission

1. Disconnect reversing light switch.





Reversing light switch

Pull off cable plug -arrow- for reversing light switch.
2. Remove clutch slave cylinder.
-> 303019 Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder - section on "Removing" 30301900 Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder - 6-speed transmission
2.1. Loosen and unscrew nut -arrow- on external shift mechanism.





External shift mechanism

2.2. Remove external shift mechanism.





Pulling off external shift mechanism

Pull external shift mechanism off the shifting shaft using pole terminal pull-off device Nr.99 or puller 9736.
2.3. Remove clutch slave cylinder.





Clutch slave cylinder

Unscrew M8 screw -arrow- between the clutch slave cylinder and transmission and remove the clutch slave cylinder. Do not disconnect clutch line while doing this.
-> 303019 Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder 30301900 Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder - 6-speed transmission
3. Remove exhaust system suspension from the transmission.





Exhaust system suspension

Unscrew M8 screws and remove exhaust system suspension.

CAUTION

Mechanical overload of components

- Component will be damaged irreparably

-> Observe guidelines for assembly and disassembly

4. Remove the transmission.
4.1. Fit restraining strap.
Fit the restraining strap around the transmission bell housing and front transmission cover. Get another person to help lift the front transmission cover and guide the restraining strap through. Fit the restraining strap in such a way that the load is distributed uniformly.
4.2. Loosen and unscrew M12 screws first -1, 2- , then -6, 5, 3- and finally -4-.





Porsche Doppelkupplung screws

4.3. Remove the transmission by guiding it towards the rear.


Mounting transmission

Information

Before installing the transmission, clean splines of transmission input shaft and grease lightly, e.g. with Olista Longtime 3 EP.

CAUTION

Mechanical overload of components

- Component will be damaged irreparably

-> Observe guidelines for assembly and disassembly

1. Mount the transmission.





Porsche Doppelkupplung screws

Screw in and tighten screw -4- first, then -3, 5, 6- and finally -1, 2-.
=> Tightening torque: 85 Nm (63 ftlb.)
1.1. Remove restraining strap.
2. Fit exhaust system suspension on the transmission.





Exhaust system suspension

Fit exhaust system suspension and screw in and tighten M8 screws.
=> Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
3. Install clutch slave cylinder.
3.1. Guide the clutch slave cylinder into the opening on the transmission and screw in M8 screw.





Clutch slave cylinder

Information

Before installing the clutch slave cylinder, grease the push rod with Kluberalfa in the area of the release-lever ball socket. Part No. 000.043.304.02 (50g tube).

=> Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
3.2. Fit external shift mechanism and screw on M8 nut.





Fastening nut

=> Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
4. Connect cable plug for reversing light switch.





Reversing light switch

Subsequent work

1. Install engine-transmission unit.
-> 100119 Removing and installing engine - section on "Installing" 100119 Removing and installing engine
2. Adjust the gearshift mechanism. -> 341215 Adjusting shift and selector cables Adjustments