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Transmission Replacement (FWD, LDK/A20NHT)

Transmission Replacement (FWD, LDK/A20NHT)



Special Tools

• EN-47649 Engine Bridge

• EN 47650 Retainer Plate

• DT-47648 Fixture

• CH-49647 Base Frame

• CH-49290 Centring Fixture Subframe-Engine

• DT-6388 Support


For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


1. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .

2. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Diesel) Battery Tray Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) .

3. Remove the connector (1) to the transmission control module.


4. Remove the shift lever cable from the selector on the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

5. Remove upper transmission fasteners (1).


6. Support the engine with engine bridge EN-47649 and retainer EN-47650.

7. Remove exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LDK/A20NHT, LAU/A28NER) Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LBS/A20DTH) .

8. Remove the subframe. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (GNA) Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (GNB) .

9. Remove the transmission front mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .

10. Remove the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .

11. Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check .

12. Pull out the right driveshaft from the intermediate shaft and remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .

13. Pull out the left driveshaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNB) .

14. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (2.0L Diesel) Starter Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) Starter Replacement (LAU/A28NER) .

15. Remove the fasteners (1) to the converter.


16. Remove the oil cooler hose connection (1) from the transmission.


17. Lower the vehicle.

18. Remove the fasteners to the transmission mount bracket left side. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .

19. Lower the engine enough to access the transmission.

20. Raise the vehicle.

21. Place the transmission fixture DT-47648 on CH-49647 basic frame and attach to the transmission in the holes where the front and rear brackets are mounted.

22. Remove lower transmission fasteners (1).


23. Remove lower transmission fasteners (1).


24. Separate the transmission from the engine.

25. Secure the torque converter against falling, attach the support DT-6388.

26. Remove the transmission from the fixture DT-47648.


Installation Procedure


1. Position the transmission at the fixture DT-47648.

2. Lubricate the centering pin on the converter and the two guiding sleeves.

3. Remove support DT-6388.

4. Check torque converter position. Refer to Torque Converter Replacement .

5. Attach the transmission to the engine.

6. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the gearbox lower fasteners (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) .


7. Install the gearbox lower fasteners (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) .


8. Remove the transmission fixture DT-47648 and CH-49647 .

9. Lower the vehicle.

10. Raise the engine to the correct level with the engine bridge EN-47649.

11. Install the fasteners to the transmission mount bracket left side. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .

12. Remove engine bridge EN-47649 and retainer EN-47650.

13. Install the gearbox upper fasteners (1) and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) .


14. Fit the shift lever cable from the selector on the transmission. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

15. Fit the connector to the transmission control module.

16. Raise the vehicle.

17. Fit the fastener (1) to the converter.

Apply locking agent on the bolts and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) .


18. Fit the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (2.0L Diesel) Starter Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) Starter Replacement (LAU/A28NER) .

19. Fit the oil cooler hose connection (1) to the transmission and tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb in) .


20. Fit the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .

21. Fit the transmission front mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .

22. Fit the intermediate shaft and attach the right driveshaft to the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .

23. Fit the left driveshaft to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNB) .

24. Fit the subframe. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (GNA) Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (GNB) .

25. Fit the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LDK/A20NHT, LAU/A28NER) Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LBS/A20DTH) .

26. Fit the CH- 49290 centring fixture to check alignment.

27. Lower the vehicle.

28. Fit the battery tray and battery. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Diesel) Battery Tray Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) .

29. Fill the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check .

30. Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .

31. If the transmission is replaced, it"s necessary to make an adaption. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions and a SPS programming.