Removing And Installing/Replacing Transmission Screen (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S 200R)

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NOTE: After completing work, top up ATF level. Check/top up fluid level in automatic transmission. See CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S 200R / 310R) .

Remove transmission oil sump. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION FLUID SUMP (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S 200R) .

Pull off transmission fluid screen (1) towards bottom and remove. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Pulling Off Transmission Fluid Screen

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If the sealing ring (1) has remained in the pump housing, it must be removed and the transmission fluid screen replaced. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Locating Sealing Ring

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Installation: different transmission fluid screens are used in petrol/gasoline and diesel engines. Therefore check specified measurement A prior to installation. See Fig 3 . Measurement A: Gasoline engine:

M52TU = 38-40 mm
M43TU = 29-31 mm

Diesel engine: M57 = 29-31 mm. Position (1): Two gaskets are fitted.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Screen

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