24 11 010 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing gearbox sump (GA6HP26Z)

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IMPORTANT:

Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapours.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

IMPORTANT: Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved gearbox oil.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS .

Release screws (1).

Remove air deflector (2).

Tightening torque 24 00 6AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Air Deflector And Mounting Screws

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Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ .

Drain automatic transmission oil.

Installation note

Replace oil drain plug.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Recycling

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unscrew all bolts.

Remove transmission oil sump (1).

Installation note:

Insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact.

Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact.

Tightening torque: 24 11 5AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Oil Sump And Mounting Screws

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Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.

Clean gearbox oil sump to remove residual oil.

Clean sealing surfaces with a cloth.

Place new seal on gearbox oil sump.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Sump Gasket

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IMPORTANT: Do not degrease transmission oil sump with cleaning agent.