24 11 010 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing gearbox sump (GA6HP26Z)

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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 gearbox oil. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS or DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove heat shields
Remove CROSS MEMBER .

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ .

Drain automatic transmission oil.

Installation note:

Replace oil drain plug.

Fig 1: Identifying 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 transmission oil sump (1).

Installation note:

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: 24 11 5AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Oil Sump Bolts

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Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.

Clean gearbox oil sump to remove residual oil.

Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.

Insert new gasket in transmission oil sump groove.

IMPORTANT: Do not degrease transmission oil sump with cleaning agent.

Fig 3: Identifying Gasket From Transmission Sump

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Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Ring On Oil Filter Tube

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Installation note:

The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission oil sump.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Oil Sump Bolts

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