Installing ATF Pan

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence

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The ATF oil pan for the PDK transmission must be tightened according to the prescribed sequence. 

Information 

Always use a new ATF pan and new aluminum screws.

The sealing faces of the transmission and ATF pan must be clean and dry for installation.

Before screwing in the new screws, blow out the threaded bore thoroughly with compressed air. Have a clean, lint-free cloth to hand to collect any emerging particles of dirt.

1. Install ATF pan.

   Fit the ATF pan -1-  on the transmission. Screw in and tighten M6 screws.

   Fig 2: Identifying ATF Pan And Screws

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2. Tighten the ATF pan -1-  in the prescribed sequence → see  figure.

   Information 

   • The aluminum screws for the differential housing cover must be replaced. 
   • The aluminum screws for the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) must be tightened using the yield-point-controlled tightening method. 
   • Special tool electronic torque wrench 9768 is used for this. 
   • To ensure that the screws are tightened uniformly, the corresponding tightening setting "light, medium or hard" must always be used. 

     Tighten M6 screws at "medium" setting. 

     → Tightening torque: 2.4 Nm (2 ftlb.) 

3. Fit anti-roll bar on rear-axle carrier side section.

   Move anti-roll bar -2-  into position and screw in and tighten M8 x 40 screws -1-  .

   → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 

   Fig 3: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar

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4. Install support plate.
   1. 4.1. Install support plate.

      Fit support plate -2-  and screw in and tighten M10 x 25 screws and M10 nuts.

      → Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ftlb.) 

      → Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ftlb.) 

   2. 4.2. Install diagonal braces.

      Fit diagonal braces -1-  and screw in and tighten M10/M12 screws and M10 nuts.

      M10

      → Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ftlb.) 

      M12

      → Tightening torque: 110 Nm (81.5 ftlb.) 

   Fig 4: Installing Support Plate

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