24 11 015 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission oil sump (GA8HP70Z)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT:

Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
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 TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Installation note:

The transmission oil sump must be renewed every time it is removed.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection . See 51 47 491 REMOVING REFITTING/REPLACING REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER or 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Remove retaining plates (2).

Figure: similar

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Plates

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Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque 24 11 2AZ .

Drain automatic transmission fluid.

Fig 2: Transmission 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 and renew transmission oil sump.

Clean the contact surface of the transmission oil sump on the transmission.

NOTE: The transmission oil sump must be renewed every time it is removed.

Installation note:

Insert new screws until screw heads make contact.

Tighten down screws in sequence 1...13 to specified torque.

Tightening torque 24 11 4AZ .

Fig 3: Transmission Oil Sump Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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IMPORTANT: Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced every time they are released.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage) .