Renault Espace - Page 56

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic transmission (Removal - Refitting)
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14832-1M
Remove:
- the starter,
- the engine tie-bar,
- the earth strap,
- the power steering support mountings.
Fit the component jack.
13790S
Fit the engine support stand.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise to gain access to the
three nuts which secure the drive plate / converter
and remove them.
Remove:
- the left-hand wheel arch,
- the gearbox mounting.
Tilt the engine / automatic transmission down-
wards as much as possible.
WARNING: take care not to damage the air condi-
tioning compressor.
Remove the gearbox surround upper bolts and
studs.
97520S
Remove the gearbox surround lower bolts and
studs.
Uncouple the automatic transmission from the en-
gine taking care not to dislodge the converter.
Attach the converter using a strap to prevent it
from becoming dislodged.
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