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Transmission Replacement (AWD, LDK/A20NHT)

Transmission Replacement (AWD, LDK/A20NHT)



Special Tools

• CH-49290 Centering Fixture Subframe - Engine

• CH-49647 Base Frame

• DT-47648 Fixture

• EN-47649 Engine Bridge

• EN 47650 Retainer Plate


For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

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

3. Remove the shift lever cable from the selector on the transmission. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Replacement .

4. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder hose. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Pipe Replacement .

5. Remove the connector to the reverse light switch. Refer to Backup Lamp Switch Replacement .

6. Remove upper transmission fasteners (1).


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

8. Remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .

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

10. Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .

11. 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) .

12. Lower the vehicle.

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

14. Lower the engine enough to access the transmission.

15. Raise the vehicle.

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

17. Remove lower transmission fasteners (1).


18. Remove lower transmission fasteners (1).


19. Separate the transmission from the engine.

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


Installation Procedure


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

2. Lubricate input shaft splines and the two guiding sleeves.

3. Attach the transmission to the engine.

4. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Fit the lower transmission fasteners (1).

Tighten

60 Nm (44 lb ft)


5. Fit the lower transmission fasteners (1).

Tighten

60 Nm (44 lb ft)


6. Remove the transmission fixture DT-47648 and basic frame CH-49647.

7. Lower the vehicle.

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

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

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

11. Fit the upper transmission fasteners (1).

Tighten

60 Nm (44 lb ft)


12. Raise the vehicle.

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

14. 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) .

15. Fit the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .

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

17. Lower the vehicle.

18. Fill up the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .

19. Fit the clutch actuator cylinder hose. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Pipe Replacement .

20. Fit the shift lever cable to the selector on the transmission. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Replacement .

21. Fit the connector to the reverse light switch. Refer to Backup Lamp Switch Replacement .

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

23. Fit the engine cover. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .