Changing ATF
Changing ATFTools
Preliminary work for replacing ATF
1. Remove engine guard.
Replacing ATF
1. Remove cover of ATF pan. To do this, loosen the two fastening screws -arrows-.
2. Place oil collecting container underneath the vehicle.
WARNING: Danger of scalding and chemical burns from hot ATF
^ Allow ATF to cool down
^ Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)
Note:
^ ATF must be changed when the engine/transmission is cold.
Note:
^ Only part of the total change quantity can be filled because of the test specifications stipulated for the ATF.
^ The rest must then be filled as described in the Checking ATF chapter.
3. Unscrew oil drain plug -B- and drain ATF.
4. Screw in oil drain plug -B- with new sealing ring. Tightening torque: 28 (21 ftlb.) Nm
Note:
^ Counter when loosening the ATF lines.
5. Undo ATF line screw connection on cooler side -arrow- at the thermostat.
6. Unscrew bolt -arrow- on ATF thermostat holder.
WARNING: Danger of scalding and chemical burns from hot ATF
^ Allow ATF to cool down
^ Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)
7. Hold shop-made tool under ATF thermostat.
8. Drain ATF from ATF cooler.
Note:
^ Counter when fastening the ATF lines.
9. Tighten ATF line screw connection on cooler side -arrow- at the thermostat. Tightening torque: 30 (22 ftlb.) Nm
10. Screw in bolt -arrow- on ATF thermostat holder. Tightening torque: 3.5 (2.5 ftlb.) Nm
11. Unscrew ATF inspection plug/filler screw -A-. Tightening torque: 70 (52 ftlb.) Nm
Note:
^ Modified ATF filling capacity in the transmission in combination with new control units.
^ Observe numbers on transmission and control unit.
12. Fill with ATF until oil emerges at the lifting pipe. Change quantity: 8.5 l or Change quantity: 9.6 l
13. Screw in ATF inspection plug/filler screw -A-.
14. Install cover of ATF pan. To do this, tighten the two fastening screws -arrows-. Tightening torque: 10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Subsequent work
Reworking for replacing ATF
1. Fit engine guard.
2. Check and if necessary, top up the ATF.