Engine And Transmission, Separating

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.):10-222A/12
Shop Crane:VAS6100

Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Bracket

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and mounted on :T10359A .

-- Free up the wires at the bracket -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and then remove the starter from the transmission.

Fig 2: Identifying Starter

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-- Secure the transmission on the :VAS6100 using the :10-222A/12 .

Fig 3: Identifying Shop Crane VAS6100 And Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8- that connect the transmission to the engine.

Fig 4: Locating Alignment Sleeves

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-- Remove the transmission from the engine.