24 11 014 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission oil sump (GA8HP45Z)

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 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 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 .

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove heat shield (2).

NOTE: Shown without exhaust system for purposes of clarity. Exhaust system remains fitted.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Nuts

Slacken nut (1).

Remove holder (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Holder Nut

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 24 11 6AZ .

Remove heat shield (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque 24 11 2AZ .

Drain automatic transmission oil.

Fig 4: Transmission Oil Drain Plug

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.

Installation note:

Insert new screws until screw heads make contact.

Tighten down screws in sequence 1...13 to specified torque and angle of rotation.

Tightening torque 24 11 4AZ .

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

Fig 5: Transmission Oil Sump Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence