Removing And Installing/Sealing Or Replacing Transmission Fluid Sump (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S 200R)
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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)
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Open drain plug (1). See Fig 1 . Drain off automatic transmission fluid. Unscrew all bolts. Remove oil sump (2). Detach gasket from oil sump (2). Clean sealing faces. Upon installation, replace sealing ring on drain plug. Tighten drain plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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Tighten down screws, not in diagonal sequence but rather in order, one time to specified torque.
Fit new gasket on oil sump. Clean magnets (1) and reinstall in oil sump. See Fig 2 . Install oil sump. Insert all screws until contact is made with screw head in each case. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .