Both of these nuts are staked in place. Take some time with this next bit. You can now remove the gear shift selector input shaft by unscrewing the little screw and then withdrawing the input shaft from the casing. Once the tail cone section is removed you'll find the governor. As I have 0 funds to toss parts on it. I was letting my buddy drive my car to get more driving experience.
Do not use things like Stanley knife blades or head gasket scrapers on these aluminium castings. By the time I had removed my second valve body I found it easiest to disconnect the input valve on the valve body from the gear selector mechanism by turning the gear selector lever to the park position towards the front of the gearbox — where the torque converter was and a bit further so that you can unclip the connection. Its an odd issue because, it feels like it does when you hit the kickdown switch to drop a gear but your foot isn't pressing the peddle down to hit the kickdown switch. Keep this bit clean — really clean — especially if you don't plan to take it to bits. Download it to your computer and right click on the zip file to decompress it to a folder. From there you simply double click on the start file to run the program. When you turn off the ignition and restart again, the transmission is locked into second and reverse only.
I found that the tail cone section came loose with some careful taps from a rubber mallet. Remove the torque converter from the front of the transmission — there should be a little plastic plug that needs to be pulled out of the casing and then you can just pull the torque converter off — cover it up and store it somewhere safe. According to Mercedes Benz, this transmission is sealed for life, which is why there is no dipstick to check your fluid level. As with movable modulators the key to the proper pressure is the eventual protruding length the device imparts on nthe valve inside the trans that it applies. A good blast of brake cleaner is one of the more expensive but effective ways. I was told that the brake bands in this transmission are paper lined and that it is in principle possible to cure the glue in a domestic oven. If I ever come across it I'll ask for it to be included.
Take a good look at the condition of the outside of the bearing that holds the output shaft in place in the main casing. Drain the oil from the torque converter and the transmission and remove it from the car if you haven't already done so. I went to run my mom out and the transmission is acting up. It has a 17mm cap. I finally just parked it, to dark to do anymore investigating. Come by one of our four locations today! I installed the bottle of trans-x.
I was told under no circumstances to take the valve body to bits. Although I didn't do it this way round; with hindsight it is probably safest to remove the cap for the secondary pump at this time. Mercedes Benz Automatic Transmission Manuals Mercedes 722. This is a slide fit bearing — by this I mean it is a transition fit, bordering on the edge of clearance. Does the transmission behave the same way if you leave the lever in S? So now I am going to but some of the euro back to make it drivable so I have a car, until I with the help of you guys an help me out. So remove the speedometer cable connection, the gear shift selector, the kick down solenoid, and the pressure test caps. Unscrew the spring that works against the gear shift mechanism.
I need some help with this. A significant flair or soft shift can arise from putting a sealing washer under the device when screwing it into the trans. I used lots of brake cleaner which is probably one of the most expensive ways of doing it but hey it works and it was on special offer. I think the valve body was revised. Most models have a cup holder near the shifter, where, of course, we place our drinks. You can now wiggle the solid rod on the other side of the B3 brake band out of the way. There is also a load of information on Benz World.
The transmission is used in V8 engines as a 3-speed unit. What I know for sure is that the solid linkage to the throttle linkage was removed and a vacuum dash pot was fitted to the familiar rear position of the transmission just like the other 722. The speed sensors cannot be replaced separately, so the whole plate must be replaced. I think it is all starting to make sense. Overhaul kit includes friction set, paper gaskets, O rings, lip.
I wired the kickdown plug, jumped underneath. From there you simply double click on start to run the program. There is a more modern alternative for the output shaft nut which needs a deep 30mm 12 point socket. Transmission Manuals Included In This Collection Mercedes Benz 722. Here are some pictures of some knackered brake bands. You'll see what I mean when I go through setting the gear set clearance; which is set from the rear end of the gearbox. So the next time you need a Mercedes transmission weather it be a 722.