17 21 500 Flushing transmission oil cooler with lines (automatic transmission) (GA6HP19Z, GA6HP26Z, GA6HP32Z)

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Special tools required:

NOTE: Carry out the work steps listed when:
Installing a new or replacement transmission.

Procedure:

Automatic transmission removed.

Connect appropriate adapters (see description below) to oil lines exiting from automatic transmission.

Connect connecting line 17 2 019 from the oil collection unit with the quick-release coupling.

Connect drain line 17 2 018 using quick-release coupling.

Hold and direct open end of drain line into a suitable drip tray.

Using oil collection unit, flush approx. 1 litre of transmission fluid (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS ) through oil lines and transmission oil cooler.

Reposition quick-release couplings.

Flush oil lines/transmission oil cooler in opposite direction with approx. 1 litre of transmission fluid (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS ).

Disconnect quick-release couplings.

Remove adapter.

NOTE: Dispose of flushing oil correctly.
Do not reuse under any circumstances.

Press hydraulic lines (1) into adapters (2).

Slide clamping bar (3) into guides and secure with screw (4).

Fig 1: Pressing Hydraulic Lines Into Adapters

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Arrangement of flushing apparatus for transmissions GA6HP19Z, GA6HP26Z, GA6HP32Z

Fig 2: Identifying Arrangement Of Flushing Apparatus For Transmissions

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