# Operations with powertrain cradle
installed
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Note:
Operations identified by # can also be carried out
with the powertrain cradle installed.
# Variator replacement
Removing variator
Removing variator driven plate
To enhance clarity some of the illustrations portray
the components with the powertrain cradle removed
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Remove vent cover
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Remove variator cover
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Attention:
Make sure that belt and belt pulleys remain free of
oil and grease!
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Release nut from clutch drum using retainer,
BMW No. 11 7 521
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Remove clutch drum, using a puller if necessary
24.6
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To relieve tension on belt, turn outer plate (arrow)
of driven variator counterclockwise by hand
while simultaneously pressing it against inner
plate
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The purpose is to move belt onto small-diameter
and hold the two plates apart
11 7 521
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Remove driven variator with belt from variator
C1110381
shaft and out of driven variator
C1110390
C1110400