Anybody know what is involved in replacing the B3 band? Does it require pulling everything apart or can it be accessed with the cover removed?

I did some searching, but most people just said they handed it off to a mechanic. The part itself is $7.50 and it seems they give out with or without warning. If it is easy to access without tearing everything apart, I think it would be wise to do it since the cover will be off anyway to reseal.

Good idea about the rear seal towards flex disk, I had it on my list but forgot to post it.

Job is far from over yet...Biggest thing will be making sure it does not leak and then adjusting the modulator to proper specs. I took the car to an indy a few years back and he messed with the modulator after saying it was shifting too hard.

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2008 Black Mercedes E350 4Matic Sport - 131k
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2003 Gray Mercedes ML350 - 122k

question bump.

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2016 Monsoon Gray Audi Allroad - 21k
2008 Black Mercedes E350 4Matic Sport - 131k
2014 Jeep Wranger Unlimited Sahara - 62k
2003 Gray Mercedes ML350 - 122k

Ehhhh it was easier for me to yank the engine and trannie as a pair and do trans work than to pull them out seperately lol

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91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

Same here....when my trans began its journey to death last July I just pulled the whole motor/trans out and swapped it....and put it back in. Only took about 1.5 days from start to finish!

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