Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 136

Fig. 3: Dismantling & Assembling Oil Pump
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REMOVE/INSTALL TRANSMISSION WITH TORQUE CONVERTER

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-03 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Complete Transmissions - ML 320 - 722.662

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2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-03 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Complete Transmissions - ML 320 - 722.662

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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
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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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