00 11 572 Changing oil in transfer box (ATC 400/500)

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IMPORTANT: When changing the gear oil, it is necessary to delete the self-adapting wear values in the transfer box control unit.
Use only the approved transmission fluid.

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste -disposal regulations

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug

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Fig 2: Removing Oil Drain Plug

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Fig 3: Releasing Oil Filler Plug And Oil Drain Plug

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Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Clean oil drain plug (2) and screw in.

Pour in gear oil up to lower edge of filler plug (1).

Tighten in filler screw (1).

Tightening torque, see AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .