24 11 011 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission sump (GA6HP19Z)

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IMPORTANT: Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.

After completion of work, check Transmission Fluid Level .

Use only the approved Transmission Fluid .

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection.

Remove exhaust system bracket from transmission.

Remove oil drain plug (1).

For tightening torque refer to 24 11 6AZ in 24 11 TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP .

Drain automatic transmission fluid.

Installation:

Replace oil drain plug.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Oil Drain Plug

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Unscrew all bolts.

Remove transmission sump (1).

IMPORTANT: Transmission with plastic oil sump

From 11/04 new bolt with M6x28.5 T40 Torx head can be retrospectively replaced.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Sump, Mounting Screw And Bolts

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Installation:

Insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact.

Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact.

For tightening torque refer to 24 11 5AZ in 24 11 TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP .

Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.

Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.

Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.

IMPORTANT: Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Sump Gasket

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Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Oil Filter Tube Sealing Ring

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Installation:

The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump.

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Sump Gasket Opening

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