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

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IMPORTANT:

Do not let skin come in contact with gearbox oil and do not inhale gearbox oil vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation

IMPORTANT: Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of work, check GEARBOX OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved transmission 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!

Installation note:

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER ..

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 2AZ .

Drain automatic transmission oil.

Fig 1: 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.

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: Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced every time they are released.

Fig 2: Transmission Oil Sump Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage) .