1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Component Modifications - 170 Chassis

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION

Automatic Transmission - Component Modifications - 170 Chassis

COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS: PASSENGER CARS: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - BT27.00-Z-
9999AZ

MODEL all

Vacuum unit for TRANSMISSION 722.3 /5 BT27.10-P-0001-01A

modulating pressure as of 15.8.92
modified
Secondary pump TRANSMISSION 722.5## BT27.10-P-0002-01A
dispensed with ## as of 3652931
Control pressure cable TRANSMISSION BT27.10-P-0003-01A
with vacuum actuators 722.3 /4 /5 as of 1.7.93
standardized
Sump volume modified TRANSMISSION 722.7## BT27.10-P-0004-01A
## as of 0054011 as of
29.7.99
Additional shim between TRANSMISSION 722 ... BT27.10-P-0005-01A
deep-groove ball bearing
and output flange
Oil pan and overflow TRANSMISSION 722.901 BT27.10-P-0006-01W
tube modified
Retaining lug added to TRANSMISSION 722.6## # BT27.19-P-0001-01A
electrohydraulic control as of 0026195
module
Caps for solenoid valve, TRANSMISSION 722.6 as BT27.19-P-0003-01A
new of 1.8.97
Pilot bushing modified TRANSMISSION 722.6 BT27.19-P-0004-01A
Oil drain plug on torque TRANSMISSION BT27.20-P-0001-01A
converter deleted 722.6## /6## ## as of
1772285 as of 22.9.99
Small intermediate plate TRANSMISSION 722.5## BT27.35-P-0001-01A
modified ## as of 3987361 as of
15.3.94
Installation of a pressure TRANSMISSION 722.6## # BT27.35-P-0002-01A
feed valve as of 0027083
Primary pump non-return TRANSMISSION 722.5## BT27.35-P-0003-01A
valve dispensed with ## as of 3652931
Strainer for modulating TRANSMISSION 722.6## BT27.35-P-0004-01A
pressure and shift ## as of 0538312
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pressure control solenoid

valve, new
Strainer in inlet to TRANSMISSION 722.6## BT27.35-P-0005-01A
converter lock-up control ## as of 0485895
solenoid valve, new
Feed B1 enlarged TRANSMISSION 722.5 as BT27.40-P-0001-01A
of 15.8.91
Fluid reservoir deleted TRANSMISSION 722.7## BT27.40-P-0002-01A
## as of 0111673 as of
11.9.00
Magnet in oil pan, new TRANSMISSION 722.6## BT27.40-P-0003-01A
part ## as of 2871384 as of
17.4.01, 722.7## ## as of
0153700 as of 9.7.01
Piston B1 modified TRANSMISSION 722.5## BT27.50-P-0002-01A
## as of 3746852 as of
15.6.92, 722.3## ## as of
3969172
Plain bearing of input TRANSMISSION 722 ... BT27.50-P-0002-02A
shaft changed to an anti-
friction bearing
One-way valve dispensed TRANSMISSION 722.5## BT27.50-P-0007-01A
with ## as of 3652931
Outer multiple-disc TRANSMISSION 722.6## # BT27.50-P-0008-01A
carrier B1 modified as of 0005900
Peak-to-valley height on TRANSMISSION 722.6## # BT27.50-P-0009-01A
piston B2 modified as of 0023104
Piston B2 changed TRANSMISSION 722.6## BT27.50-P-0010-01A
## as of 0552036 as of
1.8.97
Friction bearing in sun TRANSMISSION 722 ... BT27.50-P-0011-01A
wheel of rear planet gear
set converted to anti-
friction bearing
Conversion from 18° to TRANSMISSION 722 ... BT27.50-P-0012-01A
23° gearing in front and
rear planetary gear
system
Multi-disks for B1, K1 TRANSMISSION 722.6## BT27.50-P-0013-01A
and K3 changed ## as of 3947440 as of
2.9.02
Sealing for stator shaft TRANSMISSION 722.8 As BT27.50-P-0014-01A
flange deleted from transmission sequence
number 146137
Thickness of friction and TRANSMISSION 722.6 BT27.51-P-0001-01A
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steel disks K3 changed

Thickness of steel plates TRANSMISSION 722.6## BT27.51-P-0002-01A
of B1, K1 and K2 ## as of 1596205 as of
modified 15.6.99
Additional dished washer TRANSMISSION 722.6## BT27.51-P-0003-01A
in multi-plate set K2 ## as of 1596205 as of
15.6.99
Center shift modified TRANSMISSION 722.6 BT27.60-P-0001-01A
Deletion shift lock cable TRANSMISSION 722.7 in BT27.60-P-0001-02A
ignition lock to MODEL WDB168.### ## as
transmission of 548031 as of 10.1.01
Selector lever soldered TRANSMISSION 722.6 as BT27.60-P-0002-01A
of 1.5.96
Deletion of lever for shift TRANSMISSION 722.700 BT27.60-P-0003-01A
lock cable ignition lock ## as of 0129631 as of
at transmission 24.1.01, 722.701 ## as of
0132072 as of 8.2.01

ADDITIONAL SHIM BETWEEN DEEP-GROOVE BALL BEARING AND OUTPUT FLANGE -

BT27.10-P-0005-01A

Transmission 722.6

TRANSMISSION 722.6## (except 722.66) ## as of 1658778 as of 19.7.99

TRANSMISSION 722.6## ## as of 1658778 as of 19.7.99

In order to avoid load change noise during driving, and to provide an additional safeguard against slackening of
the twelve-point nut, a shim with a thickness of 0.3 mm is installed between the deep-groove ball bearing and
the output flange.

RETAINING LUG ADDED TO ELECTROHYDRAULIC CONTROL MODULE - BT27.19-P-0001-01A

TRANSMISSION 722.6## # as of 0026195

722.6

Production breakpoint data/Modifications/New features

Transmission/steering gear Transmission ident. end no. as Type of and reason for
of modification
722.6 0026195

In order to prevent the plastic material bending away in the area of the oil temperature sensor at high
transmission temperatures, the control module has been strengthened by a stiffening rib in this area.

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The retaining lug also engages in the extended end of the sealing plate.

CAPS FOR SOLENOID VALVE, NEW - BT27.19-P-0003-01A

Transmission 722.6

TRANSMISSION 722.6 as of 1.8.97

To prevent a short-circuit due to metal abrasion or metal shavings on the contact tongues of the solenoid valves,
all solenoid valves are covered with caps.

Fig. 1: Identifying Caps For Solenoid Valve

PILOT BUSHING MODIFIED - BT27.19-P-0004-01A

Transmission 722.6

TRANSMISSION 722.6

Improved materials on the pilot bushing (21) and the sealing rings (20). In addition, the levering rib on the side
has been omitted. The optimized pilot bushing (21) is marked with a green dot. If leakage occurs then in this
case only the sealing rings (20) are replaced and not the whole pilot bushing (21).

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Fig. 2: Identifying Pilot Bushing Modified

OIL DRAIN PLUG ON TORQUE CONVERTER DELETED - BT27.20-P-0001-01A

Transmission 722.6

TRANSMISSION 722.6## /6## ## as of 1772285 as of 22.9.99

For reasons of cost, the oil drain plug on the torque converter has been deleted for all transmission variants.

INSTALLATION OF A PRESSURE FEED VALVE - BT27.35-P-0002-01A

TRANSMISSION 722.6## # as of 0027083

Fig. 3: Identifying Pressure Feed Valve

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PRODUCTION BREAKPOINT DATA/MODIFICATIONS/NEW FEATURES

Transmission/steering gear Transmission ident. end no. as Type of and reason for
of modification
722.6 0027083

A pressure feed valve (146) has been installed in the 2-3 shift group to prevent harsh 3-2 downshifts and roll-
out shifts.

STRAINER FOR MODULATING PRESSURE AND SHIFT PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID

VALVE, NEW - BT27.35-P-0004-01A

Transmission 722.6

TRANSMISSION 722.6## ## as of 0538312

Strainer to protect against dirt and metal shavings for the modulating pressure and shift pressure control
solenoid valves in the valve housing.

As a result also new control solenoid valves with a new part number.

Fig. 4: Identifying Strainer For Modulating Pressure And Shift Pressure Control Solenoid Valve

STRAINER IN INLET TO CONVERTER LOCK-UP CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE, NEW -

BT27.35-P-0005-01A

Transmission 722.6

TRANSMISSION 722.6## ## as of 0485895

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Fig. 5: Identifying Strainer In Inlet To Converter Lock-Up Control Solenoid Valve

Strainer to protect against dirt and metal shavings in inlet to converter lock-up control solenoid valve in valve
housing.

MAGNET IN OIL PAN, NEW PART - BT27.40-P-0003-01A

TRANSMISSION 722.6## ## as of 2871384 as of 17.4.01, 722.7## ## as of 0153700 as of 9.7.01

To avoid malfunctions from metal particles, a magnet is placed in the oil pan.

The magnet can be retrofitted in the field.

Fig. 6: Identifying Oil Pan Magnet

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PLAIN BEARING OF INPUT SHAFT CHANGED TO AN ANTI-FRICTION BEARING - BT27.50-P-

0002-02A

TRANSMISSION 722.60# /61# /660 /662 /664 /665 /69# ## as of 1317917 as of 7.1.99,
722.62# /63# /661 /663 /666 /669 ## as of 1324240 as of 12.1.99

The plain bearing in the input shaft was replaced by an anti-friction bearing (needle bushing).

As a result, the inside diameter of the needle bushing in the input shaft and the outside diameter of the journal at
the output shaft have also changed.

When repairing a vehicle, therefore, both shafts must be replaced.

Fig. 7: Identifying Needle Bushing

OUTER MULTIPLE-DISC CARRIER B1 MODIFIED - BT27.50-P-0008-01A

TRANSMISSION 722.6## # as of 0005900

PRODUCTION BREAKPOINT DATA/MODIFICATIONS/NEW FEATURES

Transmission/steering gear Transmission ident. end no. as Type of and reason for
of modification
722.6 0005900 Outer multiple-disc carrier B1
modified, disc spring therefore
does not contact the outer
multiple-disc carrier

1. Only place the disc spring lugs in the marked recesses of the outer multiple-disc carrier

Insert disc spring with the curvature towards the piston

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Fig. 8: Identifying Outer Multiple-Disc Carrier B1 Modified

PEAK-TO-VALLEY HEIGHT ON PISTON B2 MODIFIED - BT27.50-P-0009-01A

TRANSMISSION 722.6## # as of 0023104

PRODUCTION BREAKPOINT DATA/MODIFICATIONS/NEW FEATURES

Transmission/steering gear Transmission ident. end no. as Type of and reason for
of modification
722.6 0023104

The peak-to-valley height on the diameter of the piston B2 has been reduced to improve the engagement from
"D" and "R". The O-ring wear and digging in of the piston is therefore minimized.

PISTON B2 CHANGED - BT27.50-P-0010-01A

Transmission 722.6 phased in

TRANSMISSION 722.6## ## as of 0552036 as of 1.8.97

To improve the piston guide and avoid the piston jamming the position of the sealing ring (14d) on the piston
(27) was changed.

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Fig. 9: Identifying Sealing Ring And Piston

FRICTION BEARING IN SUN WHEEL OF REAR PLANET GEAR SET CONVERTED TO ANTI-
FRICTION BEARING - BT27.50-P-0011-01A

Transmission 722.6

TRANSMISSION 722.60# /61# /660 /662 /664 /665 /69# ## as of 1572721 as of 1.6.99,
722.62# /63# /650 /654 /661 /663 /666 /669 ## as of 1574575 as of 2.6.99

The friction bearing bush in the sun gear (45e) has been replaced with an anti-friction bearing (1).

This improves the bearing of the hollow shaft and the freewheel (45d) is no longer worn away by the friction
bearing bush.

Fig. 10: Identifying Friction Bearing In Sun Wheel Of Rear Planet Gear Set Converted To Anti-Friction
Bearing

CONVERSION FROM 18° TO 23° GEARING IN FRONT AND REAR PLANETARY GEAR SYSTEM
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- BT27.50-P-0012-01A

TRANSMISSION 722.60# /61# /61# (except 722.601 /612 /614) ## as of 2102731 as of 21.3.00,
722.621 /623 /624 /626 /628 /63# /63# /661 ## as of 2094082 as of 16.3.00, 722.662 ## as of 2102731 as of
21.3.00, 722.663 ## as of 2094082 as of 16.3.00, 722.664 /665 ## as of 2102731 as of 21.3.00, 722.666 /669 ##
as of 2094082 as of 16.3.00, 722.69# ## as of 2102731 as of 21.3.00

The helical gearing angle in the front and rear gear sets was changed from 18° to 23° to improve the noise level
of the gear sets.

MULTI-DISKS FOR B1, K1 AND K3 CHANGED - BT27.50-P-0013-01A

TRANSMISSION 722.6## ## as of 3947440 as of 2.9.02

Phased in as of 02.09.02 the multi-disks for B1, K1 and K3 will be changed. The multi-disks will only have a
friction lining on one side (single-sided) as a cost-cutting measure.

The setting procedure for the clearance and the special tool required for this procedure remain unchanged.

Single-sided multi-disks cannot be replaced with double sided multi-disks and vice versa.

THICKNESS OF FRICTION AND STEEL DISKS K3 CHANGED - BT27.51-P-0001-01A

TRANSMISSION 722.6

PRODUCTION BREAKPOINT DATA/CHANGES/NEW FEATURES

Transmission/Steering gear Transmission ident. end no. as Type of and reason for
of modification
722.6 Phased in

The thickness of the friction disks has been increased by 0.5 mm and the thickness of the steel disks reduced by
0.7mm.

This improves heat dissipation and prevents shift judder

The clearance adjustment has not changed.

THICKNESS OF STEEL PLATES OF B1, K1 AND K2 MODIFIED - BT27.51-P-0002-01A

Transmission 722.6

TRANSMISSION 722.6## ## as of 1596205 as of 15.6.99

In order to reduce costs, the thickness of the steel plates has been reduced by 0.7 mm.
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The adjustment values for the play settings remain unchanged.

ADDITIONAL DISHED WASHER IN MULTI-PLATE SET K2 - BT27.51-P-0003-01A

Transmission 722.6

TRANSMISSION 722.6## ## as of 1596205 as of 15.6.99

In order to improve the smoothness of the gearshift, an additional dished washer has been inserted in the multi-
plate set.

This modification changes the play settings of the multi-plate clutch. Observe the new adjustment data!

CENTER SHIFT MODIFIED - BT27.60-P-0001-01A

Transmission 722.6 phased in

TRANSMISSION 722.6

The center shift has been modified to improve operating convenience and dampen noise.

The intermediate lever (97) is rigidly connected to the shift shaft (116). A sleeve (137) with locking lever (136)
is arranged on the shift shaft in such a way that it can move.

A roller (138a) attached to the shift detent carrier and two rubber stops (128b) on the shift gate (128) dampen
noise during the transverse movement of the selector lever.

Fig. 11: Identifying Intermediate Lever

SELECTOR LEVER SOLDERED - BT27.60-P-0002-01A

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TRANSMISSION 722.6 as of 1.5.96

To reduce costs, the selector lever (112) is soldered to the clevis (112a).

Fig. 12: Identifying Selector Lever And Clevis

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