Filling automatic transmission with fluid - AR27.00-P-0270SYZ

TRANSMISSION 722.96/97

Fig 1: Filling Automatic Transmission With Fluid - Transmission 722.96/97 (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Filling Automatic Transmission With Fluid - Transmission 722.96/97 (2 Of 2)

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	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
	Notes on automatic transmission		AH27.19-P-0001-01NKB
	Fill with transmission oil
1	Raise vehicle with vehicle lift	TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 205, 207, 212, 216, 217, 218, 221, 222 TRANSMISSION 722.97 in MODEL 212, 217, 218, 222
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 205	AR00.60-P-1000LW
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 216, 221 The engine should not be started if no transmission oil is filled in the transmission. Otherwise the transmission may be damaged. The vehicle must be situated on the lifting platform so that it is level in both the longitudinal and transverse axes.	AR00.60-P-1000SX
2	Remove rear engine cross member	TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 205 with ENGINE 274 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 205 with ENGINE 276 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 205 with ENGINE 651	AR22.10-P-1180LWB
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 217 with ENGINE 278 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 222 with ENGINE 278 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 222 with ENGINE 642 TRANSMISSION 722.97 in MODEL 217 with ENGINE 157 TRANSMISSION 722.97 in MODEL 222 with ENGINE 157	AR22.10-P-1180LF
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218 with ENGINE 276 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 212 (except 212.098/298) with ENGINE 651 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 212 with ENGINE 272 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 212, 218 with ENGINE 642 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 212 with ENGINE 273 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 278 TRANSMISSION 722.97 in MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 157	AR22.10-P-1180CW
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 216 with ENGINE 273 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 216 with ENGINE 278 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 221 with ENGINE 272 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 221 with ENGINE 273 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 221 with ENGINE 276 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 221 with ENGINE 278 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 221 with ENGINE 642	AR22.10-P-1180SW
3	Lower transmission/transfer case at rear
4	Prefill transfer case with transmission oil	Only after repair work on transfer case Remove the oil filler screw from the transfer case, pour the prefill quantity (700 ml) into the transfer case and screw in a new oil filler screw.
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 205, 207, 212, 216, 217, 218, 221, 222	*BA28.10-P-1005-01E
		TRANSMISSION 722.97 in MODEL 212, 217, 218, 222	*BA28.10-P-1005-01F
		Hand pump	Fig 3
5	Install rear engine cross member	TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 205 with ENGINE 274 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 205 with ENGINE 276 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 205 with ENGINE 651	AR22.10-P-1180LWB
	Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws		AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 217 with ENGINE 278 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 222 with ENGINE 278 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 222 with ENGINE 642 TRANSMISSION 722.97 in MODEL 217 with ENGINE 157 TRANSMISSION 722.97 in MODEL 222 with ENGINE 157	AR22.10-P-1180LF
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218 with ENGINE 276 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 212 (except 212.098/298) with ENGINE 651 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 212 with ENGINE 272 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 212, 218 with ENGINE 642 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 212 with ENGINE 273 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 278 TRANSMISSION 722.97 in MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 157	AR22.10-P-1180CW
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 216 with ENGINE 273 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 216 with ENGINE 278 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 221 with ENGINE 272 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 221 with ENGINE 273 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 221 with ENGINE 276 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 221 with ENGINE 278 TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 221 with ENGINE 642	AR22.10-P-1180SW
6	Remove drain screw (3) from transmission, mount adapter (2) and connect oil dispenser
7	Pump 6 liters of transmission oil into transmission	Observe Specifications for Operating Fluids. Otherwise the transmission may be damaged. On transmissions that have been repaired, the quantity of transmission oil drained +0.5 liters should be poured in.
7	Pump 6 liters of transmission oil into transmission	Filling capacity	*BF27.00-P-1001-01C
8	Start engine
9	Determine transmission oil temperature using diagnostic system
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 222	AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 207, 212, 216, 218, 221 TRANSMISSION 722.97 in MODEL 212, 218	AD00.00-P-2000-04A
10.1	Bring transmission oil temperature to 90 °C/194 °F	In case of previous removal/installation or replacement of additional transmission oil cooler on vehicles with additional transmission oil cooler. Thermostat between automatic transmission and auxiliary transmission oil cooler opens at 90 °C/194 °F. Engine speed 2500 rpm, selector lever in position "P".
10.2	Bring transmission oil temperature to 45°C/113°F	On vehicles without transmission oil cooler and vehicles with transmission oil cooler without previous removal/installation or replacement of additional transmission oil cooler.
11.1	Switch off engine and allow transmission oil to cool down	In case of previous removal/installation or replacement of additional transmission oil cooler on vehicles with additional transmission oil cooler.
11.2	Turn off engine	On vehicles without transmission oil cooler and vehicles with transmission oil cooler without previous removal/installation or replacement of additional transmission oil cooler.
12	Determine transmission oil temperature using diagnostic system	Transmission oil temperature 45 °C/113 °F. The transmission oil temperature must not exceed the specified value, because the overflow pipe (1) in the transmission's oil pan is designed for the transmission oil temperature.
13	Start engine and allow to run in selector lever position "P"
14	Pump transmission oil using oil dispenser into transmission	Observe Specifications for Operating Fluids. Otherwise the transmission may be damaged. After replacing the transmission and torque converter: Refill 4 liters of transmission oil. If the torque converter has not been emptied: Refill 2 liters of transmission oil.
	Correct transmission oil level
15	Shift through "P-R-N-D" several times with the vehicle stationary and the engine idling
16	Allow engine to idle in selector lever position "P"
17	Determine transmission oil temperature using diagnostic system	Transmission oil temperature 45 °C/113 °F. The transmission oil temperature must not exceed the specified value, because the overflow pipe (1) in the transmission's oil pan is designed for the transmission oil temperature.
18	Remove adapter (2)
19	Drain off constant oil flow (arrow a) at specified transmission oil temperature, until only drops come out (refer to correct oil filling capacity (arrow b))	Transmission oil temperature 45 °C/113 °F. The engine must run at idle speed and the transmission oil temperature must not be above the specified transmission oil temperature, too much transmission oil is drained at a higher transmission oil temperature. If the oil flow is not constant after removing the adapter (2), the transmission oil level has to be corrected (as of operation step 15) and then adjusted again.
20	Replace sealing ring and screw in drain screw (3)	Oil drain screw to oil pan	*BA27.10-P-1001-03D
21	Turn off engine
22	Lower vehicle	TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 204, 205, 207, 212, 216, 217, 218, 221, 222 TRANSMISSION 722.97 in MODEL 212, 217, 218, 222
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 205	AR00.60-P-1000LW
		TRANSMISSION 722.96 in MODEL 216, 221	AR00.60-P-1000SX

OIL PAN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Number	Designation		TRANSMISSION 722.9
BA27.10-P-1001-03D	Oil drain screw to oil pan	Nm	22

COMPLETE TRANSFER CASE

Number	Designation		MODEL 204, 205, 207, 212, 216, 217, 218, 221, 222 with TRANSMISSION 722.96
BA28.10-P-1005-01E	Filling screw to intermediate housing	Nm	20

COMPLETE TRANSFER CASE

Number	Designation		TRANSMISSION 722.97 in MODEL 212, 217, 218, 222
BA28.10-P-1005-01F	Filling screw to intermediate housing	Nm	20

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Number	Designation			TRANSMISSION 722.971	TRANSMISSION 722.96/972
BF27.00-P-1001-01C	Filling capacity	with complete refill	Liter	7, 8	9, 7
		with oil change	Liter	-	-
		Specification		Automatic transmission fluids (ATF, Specification 236.14). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1	Automatic transmission fluids (ATF, Specification 236.14). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
		Specification		Automatic transmission fluids (ATF, Specification 236.15). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1	Automatic transmission fluids (ATF, Specification 236.15). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1

Fig 3: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)

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