2FREE limp-home troubleshooting video included! Be forewarned! It is not as easy as it looks on some YouTube videos to remove a valve body and conductor plate from an early 722.9 transmission. If you are not careful, you can severely damage the conductor plate while removing the valve body, AND you have to make sure you use the correct torque on ALL the related bolts. The 10 aluminum stretch bolts that hold the valve body must be replaced. It is easy to break the heads off these bolts if you try to reuse them.
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Even if you do not plan to replace or repair the conductor plate, Kent strongly recommends you remove and thoroughly clean the two components at the same time you do a fluid change if your car has over 80,000 miles on it. Experience has demonstrated that these get ABSOLUTELY FILTHY!
This kit contains:
- Eight aviation grade lint free towels
- Approximately 50 lint-free foam swabs
- 10 replacement original expensive aluminum stretch bolts for the valve body ( must be replaced ).
- Nylon gun cleaning brush
- Three pairs of nitrile gloves. ( gloves must be worn when working with the 722.9 transmission fluid)
- Detailed video instructions
Why all the cleaning supplies, you ask? You do not want to use solvents or cleaning agents when working on the valve body and conductor plate...
ADDED FREE BONUS: Kent's video on troubleshooting a limp home mode problem on your early 7-speed 722.9 transmission.
Other items you will need or should consider. See the related products below to order separately.
1. You MUST use a small torque wrench to assemble the components. Do not try to do it by feel or you can damage surfaces or break bolts.
2. You will need a way to pressure-fill the transmission from the bottom of the pan. ( there is no fill tube)
3. Kent recommends you have an infrared thermometer gun to measure fluid heat while filling.
4. You will need a new gasket and filter and new fluid. Recommend you consider upgrading to the deeper pan and better filter.
Related Products:
1/4 Inch Drive Beam Type Super Low Torque Wrench
If you are tired of "guessing" on those critical low torque settings maybe it is time to get a small torque wrench. This is the one Kent likes for super low torque settings up. It is quality made and will not cost you an arm and a leg. You can even calibrate it yourself!
722.9 Transmission Fluid Service Pressurized Fill Tank w/ Correct Fittings
This easy-to-operate ONE gallon pressure pump tank will help you fill your 722.9 transmission with minimal mess and fuss. It includes over 5 feet of hose ( 30 inches which are clear so you can see the flow rate.
722.9 Transmission Oil Cooler Line to Transmission Housing Seals x 2
To to prevent potential fluid weeping on the end of this pipe you might want to replace them if you end of removing the pipe in your procedure.
Early 722.9 Transmission Pan and Filter Upgrade Kit w/ Video Instructions
Many enthusiasts are now buying these 2004 to mid-2010 high-performance Mercedes with little thought to the transmission.
Early 722.9 Upgrade Kit Instructions - On Demand Video
This is absolutely the best thing you can do for your older 2003 to mid-2010 Mercedes 7-speed transmission. In this 19-minute video, Kent will show you what is required to purchase and install to make this upgrade on an early 722.9 transmission. Yes, it is something you can do yourself!
How to 722.9 Full System Power Fluid Drain Procedure - On Demand Video
You want your 2003 to 2010 7-speed transmission to last - this you should absolutely do.
2003 to 2009 722.9 7G Conductor Plate Removal and Reinstall Kit - D.I.Y.
PLEASE NOTE: You will get the filter and the gasket for the original transmission pan. Make sure your pan is original! This combo includes the three kits listing below. You will get full video instructions and will help you do this and save big $$$.