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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT W163 ML270CDI 722.6

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Posted 5/12/2006 12:51 AM

pleubner

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Vehicle(s): ML270CDI Brabus-W163,SL55 AMG-R230,ML320 CDI-W164
500

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT W163 ML270CDI 722.6

Here is the removal!. (first Draft)

Any suggestions are most welcome!

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Posted 5/13/2006 12:48 PM

pleubner

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Vehicle(s): ML270CDI Brabus-W163,SL55 AMG-R230,ML320 CDI-W164
500

RE: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT W163 ML270CDI 722.6

FUll resolution pics!.

http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=1570&pos...

http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=1613&pos...

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Posted 5/17/2006 8:31 AM

john

Date registered: Dec 1899
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Re: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT W163 ML270CDI 722.6

Just to say a big thank you to pleubner, I recently changed out my transmission/transfer case, i followed the above removal/install posts and they are spot on!.....the job was very easy, everything is easily accessible and the whole job took me 6 hours working at a leisurely rate.....I will point out that the trans is VERY heavy and access to a ramp is a must! as is the use of a trans support when lowering/raising the unit.

#13370 - in reply to #11437

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Posted 5/17/2006 9:05 AM

pleubner

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Vehicle(s): ML270CDI Brabus-W163,SL55 AMG-R230,ML320 CDI-W164
500

Re: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT W163 ML270CDI 722.6

Congratulations .... Especially impressive is the courage to hire a car lift and do the whole thing on your own (except for lifting the TC & Transmission out).

Important is to have all the tools/parts before starting .... that's why I've pasted this form the install pics below:-

Parts & Tools
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Order and replace the following addtional parts
- engine transfer plate viewport covering
- 2 bottom plastic coverings in transmission case (when removed you can see & lever the converter outwards)
- filler pipe O-Ring
- engine underneath covering clips/screws
- 7L transmission fluid (only OEM)

Additional Special tools (If you don't have them)
- Long wrench extension + universal joint
- Very large screwdriver (or leverage bar)
- Fluid funnel
- IR temparature sensor (see one of my "checking oil level posts)
- Fluid level dipstick
- Brake fluid cleaner (flush oil cooler lines)

Items to borrow
- Car Lift
- Transmission support stand
- pneumatic wrench tools (optional)
- compressed air gun (flush oil cooler lines)

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NOW WE JUST NEED TO GET "MLOFFROAD" TO REPEAT THIS!

Edited by pleubner 5/17/2006 9:11 AM

#13378 - in reply to #13370

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Posted 5/30/2006 2:48 PM

pleubner

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Vehicle(s): ML270CDI Brabus-W163,SL55 AMG-R230,ML320 CDI-W164
500