Installing Port Plate For ATF Cooler

Information 

• Aluminium screws must always be replaced. 
• Aluminium screws must be secured using the yield-strength procedure. 
• To ensure that the screws are tightened uniformly, the specified tightening setting "light, medium or hard" must be used. 
• The threshold torque (initial tightening) must be set on the  > 9768 - electronic torque wrench from 2 - 100 Nm (1.5 - 74 ftlb.) when tightening using the yield-strength procedure. 

1. Clean the sealing faces of the port plate -3-  and the sealing faces of the transmission using a lint-free cloth or paper.
2. Fit new sealing rings -4-  on the port plate -3-  .
3. Position port plate -3-  on the transmission.

   Make sure that the eccentric washer -2-  and the drive -1-  are positioned correctly with respect to each other.

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4. Fit fastening screws -2-  and tighten to > Initial tightening + yield strength 2.4 Nm (2 ftlb.)  .

   Check length of screws.

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5. Connect coolant hoses -2-  to the port plate and secure the clamps -1-  .

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