Automatic transmission - wh2710pkw0000x(2710)

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Checking and correcting the oil level Model 107 from 8/85; 123; 124, 129, 140 up to 6/93; 126 from 9/85; 201 from 1/85

Revision: Text revised

Before working on vehicle with engine running, apply parking brake.

On vehicles with automatic transmission, shift transmission to "P".

A. Checking

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Dipstick Open And Close Position

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Closing lever, transmissions 722.0, 722.1

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Dipstick Open And Close Position

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Closing lever, transmissions 722.3, 722.4, 722.5

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Oil Level

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Oil level, transmissions 722.0, 722.1

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Oil Level

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Oil level, transmissions 722.3, 722.4, 722.5

NOTE: Vehicle must be level when checking oil.

Transmission	check for leakage before checking oil level. In the event of high oil loss, determine cause and eliminate on separate order.
Engine	allow to run for approx. 1 minute.
Closing lever	open (position A), close (position B).
Oil dipstick (6) NOTE: Too little as well as too much oil has a negative effect on the operation of the transmission.	pull out, wipe off with lint-free rag (preferably leather). Insert dipstick all the way to stop with closing lever open, pull out and read off oil level. When the transmission is at operating temperature (transmission oil temperature approx. 80 °C) the oil level should be at the "max." mark. At a transmission oil temperature of approx. 20-30 °C the oil level should be below the "min." mark depending on the transmission model.

B. Correcting

Fig 5: Identifying Filling Funnel And Syringe

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Transmission oil	add through filling funnel (050) in guide tube for oil dipstick with engine running.
NOTE: Always drain excess transmission oil or extract with syringe (10).	Guide value: The distance between the "min." and "max." mark on the oil dipstick corresponds to approx. 0.3 l of transmission oil.
Otherwise the transmission would be damaged after a longer period of operation.	Check oil level again and correct, if required.

Oil grades

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) approved oils

see "Specifications for Service Products" sheet 236.4, 236.6 and 236.7

Special tools

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool (126 589 12 63 00 27 32)

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Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool (112 589 00 72 00 27)

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