Planetary gear, disassembling and assembling

NOTE:

General repair notes → Note for this article .
Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions .
Coat O-rings and sealing rings with ATF or Vaseline. Other lubricating substances lead to functional problems in the hydraulic transmission control.
Attach mount and adjustment shims only with Vaseline. Other lubricating substances lead to functional problems in the hydraulic transmission control.

Disassembling

Transmission attached to assembly stand → Transmission, attaching to assembly stand .

Place old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 beneath transmission.

CAUTION: Wear protective glasses.

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Drain Plug And ATF Level Inspection Plug

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Remove ATF drain plug - 1 - and allow ATF to drain.

NOTE:

Observe disposal regulations.
Rest of ATF remains in the oil pan.

Remove torque converter.
Extract ATF from torque converter → Torque converter, draining .
Allow ATF to drain in rear final drive.
Attach transmission to assembly stand → Transmission, attaching to assembly stand .

Fig 2: Transfer Case Bolts

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Place old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 beneath transfer case
Remove locking bolt - B - and allow axle oil to drain.
Remove Transmission Output Speed (RPM) Sensor G195.
Loosen bolts - arrows - of transfer case housing in diagonal sequence.

Remove bolts.

CAUTION: Carefully and slowly pull transfer case housing off of transmission toward rear. The Torsen differential could otherwise fall out of the transmission.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Torsen Differential At Input Shaft

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Remove Torsen differential - arrow - completely from output shaft toward rear.

Fig 4: Seal In Front Final Drive Intermediate Flange, Replacing

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Remove bolts - arrows - at intermediate flange for front final drive.

CAUTION:

Slowly and carefully remove intermediate flange for front final drive from transmission housing. The spur gears can otherwise fall out of the transmission.
Do not reinstall spur gears that have fallen out. When spur gears have fallen out, transmission must be replaced.

Lift off intermediate flange for front final drive.

Fig 5: Intermediate Pinion And Drive Pinion

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Cover splines completely on end of input shaft - arrow - with insulating tape without creasing or overlapping the tape to prevent damage to seal when sliding off drive pinion.
Mark installed position of intermediate pinion - 1 -.

CAUTION:

The intermediate pinion - 1 - is built symmetrically but must be reinserted in the same position to maintain running direction.
Therefore, mark installed position of intermediate pinion or note whether marking on ring gear faces transmission or toward rear.

Remove drive pinion - 2 - together with intermediate pinion.

Fig 6: Input Shaft Discs

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Pull off discs - 1 to 3 - of input shaft - A -.

Adjustment shim
Roller bearing
Thrust washer with cone (cone faces transmission)

NOTE:

All three elements are pre-determined and may not be replaced with just any other element.

Fig 7: Pulling Out Bearing For Intermediate Pinion Using Kukko Extractor Kukko 21/6 And Kukko Support Kukko 22/2

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Pull out bearing for intermediate pinion - 1 - using Kukko extractor Kukko 21/6 and Kukko support Kukko 22/2.

NOTE:

Bearing for intermediate shaft is pulled off so that bolts for clutch "F" with "free-running hub 1st gear" are accessible.

Fig 8: Flange Shaft Bolt

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Remove flange shaft bolt - arrow - , secure flange shaft against turning using drift.
Place old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 beneath transmission.

Fig 9: Installing Cover For Front Final Drive, Tightening Sequence

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Pull out right flange shaft.
Unscrew bolts for differential cover in sequence - 12 to 1 -.
Remove differential cover.

CAUTION:

Slowly and carefully remove differential cover from transmission housing. The Torsen differential could otherwise fall out of the transmission.
A differential that has fallen out must not be reinstalled. When differential has fallen out, transmission must be replaced.
Make sure that bearing rings and adjustment shims for differential do not fall out of transmission housing and differential cover.
Bearing rings and adjustment shims that have fallen out cannot be relocated with workshop equipment.

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Differential

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Carefully remove differential - arrow -.

Fig 11: Removing/Installing Left Drive Flange Mounting Bracket

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Remove left drive flange mounting bracket - arrows -.
Pull out left flange shaft.

Fig 12: Locating Securing Ring For Protective Tube On Left Transmission Side

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Pry out securing ring for protective tube on left transmission side using a screwdriver - arrow -.

NOTE:

On transmission housings without a cast groove for positioning the screwdriver, a cast groove can be ground afterward using an electric grinder.
Remove metal shavings.

Fig 13: Pressing Protective Tube From Differential Side, Sideways Out Of Transmission Using A Suitable Drift

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Press protective tube - 1 - from differential side, sideways out of transmission - arrow - using a suitable drift.
Remove O-rings from protective tube and out of transmission housing.

Fig 14: ATF Oil Pan Bolts

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Remove ATF oil pan bolts in diagonal sequence - 26 to 1 -.
Remove ATF oil pan.

Fig 15: ATF Strainer bolts

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Remove two bolts - arrows - of ATF strainer.
Pull ATF strainer off of valve body.

Fig 16: Securing Ring For Wiring Harness Connector

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Remove circlip - arrow - for wiring harness/harness connector.
Remove wiring harness/harness connector by pressing inward.

Fig 17: Valve Body Bolts

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Loosen bolts - arrows -.

NOTE:

Only loosen bolts with bigger bolt head - arrows -.
When loosening other bolts, the function of the valve body can be influenced or the valve body splits up.
Note the different lengths of the bolts.

Carefully remove valve body from transmission.

CAUTION: Do not place removed valve body on Transmission Input Speed (RPM) Sensor G182 on rear side of valve body. Danger of damage.

Fig 18: Clutch ATF Oil Tube "E"

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Press off clutch ATF oil tube "E" evenly from transmission housing - arrows -.

CAUTION:

As there is the danger of soiling, it is recommended to replace all ATF oil tubes → Oil tubes , remove shift rod to do so → Shift rod, removing and installing .
ATF clutch oil tube "E" must always be replaced when "Tower II" is removed.

Fig 19: Securing Rings, Coil Springs And Sealing Sleeve

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Remove two securing rings - 1 -.
Remove coil springs - 2 -.
Pull out sealing sleeve - 3 - , using extracting handle T10271.

Fig 20: Caps For Threaded Connection Of ATF Supply At Bottom Of Converter Housing

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Swing transmission on assembly stand.

ATF supply faces upward.

Drive out downward 2 caps - arrows - for threaded connection of ATF supply at bottom of converter housing.
Remove caps to side out of hole in housing for flange shaft.

Fig 21: ATF Supply Bolts

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Remove bolts for ATF supply in sequence - 8 to 1 -.
Remove bolts with sealing washers.

Fig 22: Puller Spindle And Knurled Bolts

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Loosen spindle - 1 - of Puller for ATF supply T10270 a few turns.
Position Puller for ATF supply T10270 at stator shaft.
Install knurled bolts - 2 - in hole of stator shaft.
Check Puller for ATF supply T10270 for proper seating.

For removing ATF supply, turn spindle - 1 - of Puller for ATF supply T10270 in a clockwise direction.
Remove ATF supply.

Fig 23: Adjustment Shim And Axial Needle Bearing

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Remove adjustment shim - 2 - and axial needle bearing - 1 -.

Fig 24: Removing/Installing Tower "II"

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Lift tower "II" out of transmission housing.

Fig 25: Tower "II" Placed On Mounting Device T10283

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Twist tower "II" - 1 - and place in Mounting device T10283 (ATF pump side faces downward).

Fig 26: Tower "I" Circlip

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Remove circlip - arrow - for tower "I".

Fig 27: Removing/Installing Tower "I" Using Shop Crane VAS 6100

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Turn threaded spindle - 1 - of Lifting device T10272 for tower "I" in threaded hole of tower "I" until stop.
Secure individual components of tower "I" from pulling apart, turn sleeve - 2 - on threaded spindle completely down by hand.
Connect eye of Lifting device T10272 for tower "I" via Shackle 10-222 A/12 using Shop crane VAS 6100.
Lift tower "I" out of transmission housing using Shop crane VAS 6100.

Fig 28: Tower "I" Placed In Mounting Device T10282

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Place tower "I" in mounting device T10282.

Fig 29: Transmission Bolts

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Swing transmission on assembly stand back to horizontal position.
Loosen bolts - arrows 1 - and - arrows 2 - for clutch "F" in diagonal sequence.
Remove bolts.

Fig 30: Locating Clutch "F"

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Loosen clutch "F" from rear in transmission housing - arrow - by tapping clutch lightly using a hammer handle.
Remove clutch "F" from transmission housing toward front.

Fig 31: Clutch "F" O-Ring And Guide Pins T10273

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Assembling

NOTE:

Always replace seals, gaskets and O-rings.
Coat O-rings and sealing rings with Vaseline. Use only Vaseline, other lubricating substances cause functional problems in the hydraulic transmission control.

Replace O-ring - 1 - on cylinder of clutch "F".
Turn guide pins T10273 in two holes of clutch "F" that are opposite to each other.
Bring cylinder of clutch "F" into installation position.

Oil bores - arrows - face toward underside of transmission (valve body).

Fig 32: Guide Pins T10273 Inserted Into Bores On Transmission Housing

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Insert clutch "F" into transmission housing, insert Guide pins T10273 into bores on transmission housing while doing so.
The arrangement of bores on clutch "F" and transmission housing must be the same.

Fig 33: Transmission Bolts

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NOTE:

The transmission housing determines the type of bolts used - arrows 1 - (countersunk screw or oval head bolt).
For installing, always use the same type of bolt which was found during disassembly.
Always replace oval head bolts.
Always use countersunk screws for screwed connections - arrows 2 -.

Hand-tighten bolts - arrow 1 - and - arrow 2 - for clutch "F" in diagonal sequence, turn Guide pins T10273 out.

Tightening sequence for transmission with countersunk screws.

Fig 34: Transmission Bolts Tightening Sequence (1 Of 2)

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Tighten bolts as follows:

Stage	Tightening
I	Tighten countersunk screws in sequence - 1 to 12 - to 23 Nm.

Fig 35: Transmission Bolts Tightening Sequence (2 Of 2)

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Tightening sequence for transmission with oval head bolts and countersunk screws

Tighten bolts as follows:

Stage	Tightening
I	Tighten bolts - 6 - and - 12 - to 12 Nm.
II	Tighten oval head bolts in sequence - 1 to 10 - to 13.2 Nm.
III	Tighten oval head bolts in sequence - 1 to 10 - 65 ° further using rigid wrench.
IV	Tighten countersunk screws - 11 - and - 12 - to 23 Nm.

Fig 36: Measuring Tower "I" Position

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Check correct positioning for tower "I".

Dimension - a - = 21.7 mm max.

NOTE:

If dimension - a - is not reached, tower assembly "I" must be checked → Assembling tower "I" .

Fig 37: Locating Fitted Keys

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Check whether fitted keys - arrow - are inserted centrally on both sides of cylinder "D/E".

Fig 38: Tower "I" Placed In Mounting Device T10282

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Turn threaded spindle - 1 - for Lifting device for tower I T10272 in threaded hole of tower "I" until stop.
Secure individual components of tower "I" from pulling apart, turn sleeve - 2 - on threaded spindle completely down by hand.

Fig 39: Oil Bores On Cylinder "D/E" Face

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Bring tower "I" into installation position.

Oil bores - arrows - on cylinder "D/E" face toward underside of transmission (valve body).

Fig 40: Removing/Installing Tower "I" Using Shop Crane VAS 6100

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Connect eye of Lifting device for tower I T10272 via Shackle 10-222 A/12 using Shop crane VAS 6100.
Lower tower "I" into transmission housing using Shop crane VAS 6100.

Fig 41: Freewheel Splines In Cylinder "F" Engaged In Splines Of Ring Gear Of Planetary Bar

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When installing tower "I" , make sure that splines - 2 - of freewheel in cylinder "F" engages in splines of ring gear of planetary bar - 1 -.

Visible from valve body side of transmission.

Fig 42: Tower "I" Circlip

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Carefully insert circlip - arrow - for tower "I" into transmission housing.
Make sure that circlip is seated evenly all around in groove of transmission housing, if necessary, drive circlip into groove all around using drift.

Fig 43: Rotating Input Shaft

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Check tower "I" for proper installation.

Make sure that input shaft can be rotated by hand - arrow -.

Fig 44: Needle Bearing For Tower "II" Placed On Cylinder "C" Of Tower "I"

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Place needle bearing - arrow - for tower "II" on cylinder "C" of tower "I".

Fig 45: Clutch Plate "C" Positioned Vertically Using Measuring Tongue Of Caliper Gauge

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Position clutch plate "C" vertically using e.g. measuring tongue of caliper gauge.

Fig 46: Thrust Washer For Needle Bearing Inserted In Tower "II" At Bottom

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Check whether thrust washer - arrow - for needle bearing is inserted in tower "II" at bottom.

Fig 47: Tower "II" Placed On Mounting Device T10283

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Remove "tower II" from Mounting device for tower II T10283 and turn to installation position.

ATF pump side faces upward.

Fig 48: Removing/Installing Tower "II"

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Insert "tower II" into transmission by hand.
Let carrier on tower "II" engage in sequence into all clutch plate "C" using short lifting/turning motions.

Fig 49: Measuring Projection Of Upper Edge Of Tower "II" To Contact Surface For ATF Pump

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Check tower "II" for proper installation.
Measure projection of upper edge of tower "II" to contact surface for ATF pump.

Dimension - a - = 8 mm max.

If dimension - a - is exceeded, parts of the transmission are not inserted correctly - repeat installation.

Fig 50: Needle Bearing Placed On Tower "II"

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Place needle bearing - arrow - on tower "II".

Fig 51: Locating Rectangular Rings On Input Shaft Of Tower "II"

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Replace 2 rectangular rings on input shaft of tower "II".
Before inserting, thinly coat 2 rectangular rings on input shaft of tower "II" with Vaseline. Use only Vaseline, other lubricating substances cause functional problems in the hydraulic transmission control.
Make sure that rectangular rings are fully seated all around in the input shaft groove.

Fig 52: Locating Shim

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Thinly coat previously installed adjustment shim - arrow - with Vaseline. Use only Vaseline, other lubricating substances cause functional problems in the hydraulic transmission control.
Append adjustment shim for axial clearance of tower "I" and tower "II" on ATF supply from rear.

Fig 53: Rectangular Rings On Stator Shaft

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Replace 2 rectangular rings on stator shaft.
Before inserting, thinly coat 2 rectangular rings on ATF supply with Vaseline. Use only Vaseline, other lubricating substances cause functional problems in the hydraulic transmission control.
Make sure that rectangular rings are fully seated all around in the stator shaft grooves.

Fig 54: ATF Supply O-Ring

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Replace O-ring - 1 - on ATF supply.
Insert 2 lower bolts for ATF supply together with new sealing washers into ATF supply housing.
Insert all other bolts for ATF supply together with new sealing washers into transmission housing.

Fig 55: Puller Spindle And Knurled Bolts

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Loosen spindle - 1 - of Puller for ATF supply T10270 a few turns.
Position Puller for ATF supply T10270 at stator shaft.
Install knurled bolts - 2 - in hole of stator shaft.
Check Puller for ATF supply T10270 for proper seating.

Insert ATF supply into transmission housing.

Recess for flange shaft tube faces underside of transmission (valve body side).

Remove Puller for ATF supply T10270.

Fig 56: ATF Supply Bolts

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Bolt on ATF supply in sequence - 1 to 8 -.

Tightening torque: 10 Nm.

Fig 57: Measuring Axial Clearance On Input Shaft

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Attach Dial gauge VAS 6080 with Dial gauge holder VW 387 to transmission flange.
Insert Dial gauge VAS 6080 with Dial gauge extension T10170/1 into bore of input shaft of transmission, as depicted in illustration.
To protect against damage, cover input shaft with insulating tape.
Move input shaft up and down using pliers, avoid lateral movement while doing so.

Read value of axial clearance on input shaft.

Specified value: 0.15 to 0.45 mm.

If specified value is not obtained, remove ATF supply again.

Fig 58: Locating Shim

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Determine correct adjustment shim - arrow - according to table.

Measured axial clearance too small: Install respectively thinner shim.
Measured axial clearance too large: Install respectively thicker shim.

Available adjustment shims:

Shim thickness in mm
1.4	2.0	2.6
1.6	2.2
1.8	2.4

Reinstall ATF supply with new adjustment shim, new sealing washers and new O-ring thinly coat previously installed adjustment shim.
Check axial clearance of input shaft again.

If specified value is again not obtained:

Repeat adjustment.

Fig 59: Caps For Threaded Connection Of ATF Supply At Bottom Of Converter Housing

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If specified value is reached, press sealing plug - arrows - flush in using appropriate drift.

Fig 60: Securing Rings, Coil Springs And Sealing Sleeve

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Swing transmission on assembly stand.

Valve body side points upward.

Slide sealing sleeve - 3 - and coil springs - 2 - into bores of transmission housing.
Secure coil springs in bores using circlips - 1 -.

Installation depth of circlips = 2 to 5 mm.

Fig 61: Clutch ATF Oil Tube "E"

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Replace ATF oil tube for clutch "E".

NOTE:

Do not cant ATF oil tube when driving in.

Drive ATF oil tube for clutch "E" gradually, alternating between sides, into transmission housing - arrows - using drive-in tool T10274.

Fig 62: Transmission RPM And Retaining Clamps

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Check whether electrical harness connectors of wiring harness are connected to corresponding solenoid valves.

NOTE:

Retaining tabs must be engaged.

Connector - A - for Transmission Input Speed (RPM) Sensor G182 - item B - must be connected on rear side of valve body.
Check whether wiring harness is secured with holding clips - arrows -.

CAUTION:

Replace damaged holding clips.
Route wiring harness as shown in figure.
In case of deviations, the wiring harness can be pinched and damaged during installation of the valve body.

Fig 63: Position Valve Body On Transmission Housing While Inserting Notched Disc Pins -1- Into Selector Slide Groove -2-

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Place valve body onto transmission housing without force.
Set pin of notched disc - 1 - into groove of selector register - 2 -.

Fig 64: Valve Body Bolts

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Hand-tighten bolts - arrows -.

NOTE:

Note different length of bolts. Allocation:

Position		Quantity	Bolt length
- Arrow -	=	15	M6x60
- Arrow A -	=	5	M6x30
- Arrow B -	=	1	M6x55 (chromated, silver)

Fig 65: Valve Body Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Tighten bolts in sequence - 1 to 28 -.

Tightening torque: 8 Nm.

Fig 66: Location Of Transmission Harness Connector and Connector O-ring

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Replace O-rings for wiring harness connector.
Connect wiring harness connector to transmission housing.

Installation position: Retainers - 1 - and - 2 - at collar are horizontal, leveled side - arrow - of connector must be parallel to oil pan sealing surface.

Fig 67: Securing Ring For Wiring Harness Connector

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Connect circlip - arrow - for wiring harness connector.

Fig 68: ATF Strainer bolts

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Attach ATF filter to valve body.
Bolt on ATF filter.

Tightening torque: 6 Nm.

Fig 69: ATF Oil Pan Bolts

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NOTE:

Clean magnets (4x) in oil pan.
Ensure full surface contact of the magnets in the oil pan.

Install ATF oil pan with a new seal.
Tighten bolts for ATF oil pan in diagonal sequence - 1 to 26 -.

Tightening torque: 11 Nm.

Fig 70: Transmission Housing O-Ring On Differential Side

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Thinly coat new O-ring with Vaseline. Use only Vaseline, other lubricating substances cause functional problems in the hydraulic transmission control.
Insert new O-ring - arrow - into transmission housing on differential side.

Fig 71: O-Ring Positioned On Protective Tube

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Thinly coat new O-ring with Vaseline. Use only Vaseline, other lubricating substances cause functional problems in the hydraulic transmission control.
Position O-ring - 2 - on protective tube - 1 -.
Slide protective tube from left transmission side into transmission housing.

Fig 72: Locating Securing Ring For Protective Tube On Left Transmission Side

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Secure protective tube using circlip - arrow -.

Fig 73: Removing/Installing Circlip And Seal At Grooved Ball Bearing

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If necessary, replace gasket for left flange shaft → 39F - FRONT FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL or 39R - FINAL DRIVE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Replace O-ring - arrow B - in mounting bracket for left flange shaft.

NOTE:

Disregard - arrow A -.

Check left drive flange for burrs and sharp edges at transmission side shaft end (at end of splining) and debur if necessary.
Insert left flange shaft into transmission.

Fig 74: Removing/Installing Left Drive Flange Mounting Bracket

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Tighten bolts on mounting bracket for left flange shaft - arrows -.

Tightening torque: 23 Nm.

CAUTION:

Make sure that bearing rings and adjustment shims for differential do not fall out of transmission housing and differential cover.
Bearing rings and adjustment shims that have fallen out cannot be relocated with shop equipment.

Fig 75: Differential Cover O-Ring

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Replace O-ring - arrow - in differential cover.

Fig 76: Removing/Installing Differential

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Carefully insert differential.

Fig 77: Installing Cover For Front Final Drive, Tightening Sequence

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Position differential cover at transmission housing.
Tighten bolts on differential cover in 2 stages in tightening sequence shown as follows:
Hand-tighten bolts - 1 - , - 2 - and - 3 -.
Tighten bolts - 1 to 12 -.

Tightening torque: 23 Nm.

Fig 78: Flange Shaft Bolt

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If necessary, replace gasket for right flange shaft → 39F - FRONT FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL or 39R - FINAL DRIVE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Tighten bolt for flange shaft - arrow - , secure flange shaft against turning using drift.

Tightening torque: 25 Nm.

Fig 79: Intermediate Pinion Roller Bearing

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Replace roller bearing - arrow - for intermediate pinion.
Carefully drive in roller bearing for intermediate pinion all around until stop using plastic hammer.

Fig 80: Cover Splines On Input Shaft (To Prevent Damage To Gasket)

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Completely cover splines on end of input shaft - arrow A - with insulating tape without creasing or overlapping the tape to prevent damage to gasket when sliding on drive pinion.

NOTE:

Disregard - arrow B -.

Fig 81: Input Shaft Discs

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Position discs - 1 to 3 - on input shaft - A -.

Adjustment shim
Roller bearing
Thrust washer with cone (cone faces transmission)

NOTE:

All three elements are pre-determined and may not be replaced with just any other element.

Fig 82: Intermediate Pinion And Drive Pinion

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Insert drive pinion - 2 - together with intermediate pinion - 1 - into transmission housing, as marked when removing.

CAUTION:

The intermediate pinion - 1 - is built symmetrically but must be reinserted in the same position, as marked when removing, to maintain running direction.
When installing drive pinion - 2 - carelessly, double seal in drive pinion can be damaged. Replace double seal → 39F - FRONT FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL or 39R - FINAL DRIVE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Fig 83: Centering Sleeves Present In Intermediate Flange

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Check whether centering sleeves - A - are present in intermediate flange for front final drive.
Install new gasket.

NOTE:

Apply thin coat of axle oil on sealing surface before installing gasket to avoid slipping of the gasket.

Carefully place intermediate flange for front final drive.

CAUTION: When installing the intermediate flange to the input shaft carelessly, the sealing lip of the sealing ring - arrow - can be damaged.

Fig 84: Seal In Front Final Drive Intermediate Flange, Replacing

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Hand-tighten bolts - arrows -.

NOTE:

When tightening bolts by hand, make sure the housing gap between intermediate flange for front final drive and transmission housing decreases evenly all around.

Tighten bolts.

Tightening torque: 23 Nm.

Check whether centering sleeves - A - are present in intermediate flange.
Install new gasket.

NOTE:

Apply thin coat of axle oil on sealing surface before installing gasket to avoid slipping of the gasket.

Slide cleaned solenoid in cast-on holding pocket - B - in intermediate flange.

Fig 85: Removing/Installing Torsen Differential At Input Shaft

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Attach Torsen differential - arrow - onto output shaft.

Fig 86: Transfer Case Bolts

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Attach transfer case housing with installed spur gears and rear output flange to transmission.
Hand-tighten bolts for transfer housing - arrows -.

NOTE:

When tightening bolts by hand, make sure the housing gap between transfer housing and transmission housing decreases evenly all around.

Tighten bolts in diagonal sequence.

Tightening torque: 23 Nm.

Remove transmission from assembly stand.
Insert torque converter and secure so that it cannot fall out.
Check installation dimension of torque converter → 32 - TORQUE CONVERTER .
Check ATF level and top off → 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING .

Top off axle oil in front final drive and check oil level → 39F - FRONT FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL or 39R - FINAL DRIVE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Top off axle oil in transfer case and check → 39F - FRONT FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL or 39R - FINAL DRIVE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL .

Fig 87: Transmission Bolts

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Tightening torques

Component		Nm
Bolts - arrows 1 -	Countersunk	23
	Oval head	16.2 + 65 ° * See note
Bolts - arrows 2 -	Countersunk	23
ATF supply on transmission housing		10
Valve body at transmission housing		8
ATF filter on valve body		6
ATF oil pan on transmission housing		11
Mounting bracket for left drive flange on transmission		23
Differential cover on transmission		23
Right drive flange		25
Intermediate flange on transmission		23
Transfer housing on transmission		23

*Replace bolts.