24 00 050 Installing replacement transmission (GA6L45R)
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Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ, see 24 11 TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP .
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations
IMPORTANT:
- Before installing replacement transmission, always flush transmission fluid cooler together with lines, see 17 21 500 FLUSHING OIL COOLER WITH LINES (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
- After completion of work, check transmission fluid level, see 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R)
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Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.
Use only the approved transmission fluid .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove transfer case (AWD), see 27 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSFER CASE (ATC 400 X-DRIVE) .
- Remove automatic transmission, see 24 00 032 Removing and installing automatic transmission (GA6L45R) .
Remove transportation lock (1).
Convert all cable holders.
Convert all seal plugs.
Remove protective cap on output shaft.
IMPORTANT:
After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter against slipping out.
Transmission identification:
- on type plate