24 11 010 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission sump (GA6HP26Z)
After completion of work, check transmission oil level. See 00 11 500 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP26Z) .
Use only the approved gear oil. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove assembly underside protection . See 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove heat shields
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Drain automatic transmission fluid.
Installation:
Replace oil drain plug.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Unscrew all bolts.
Remove transmission sump (1).
Installation:
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. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.
Clean transmission oil sump to remove residual oil.
Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.
Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.
Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.
Installation:
The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump.