ZF 5HP24 Transmission

WARNING: Observe due care when draining gearbox fluid as the fluid can be very hot.

WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the natural fats from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis.

Check/top-up



CAUTION: The gearbox fluid level must only be checked when the temperature of the fluid is between 30°C and 40°C. The reading obtained will be incorrect if the fluid is outside this temperature range.

1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Apply handbrake and position chocks under front and rear wheels.
3. Connect TestBook/T4 to monitor gearbox fluid temperature.
4. Start engine, move selector lever from 'P' through all gear positions, pausing in each gear position for 2-3 seconds and return to 'P' position.
5. Clean area around filler/level plug.
6. With the engine running, remove filler/level plug and allow excess fluid to drain off.
7. If no fluid loss is apparent when filler/level plug is removed, with the engine at idle, continue to fill gearbox with recommended fluid until a small thread of fluid runs from oil filler/level plug hole.
8. Move selector lever from 'P' through each gear position and return to 'P' , allowing any excess fluid to drain off.
9. Fit new sealing washer and tighten filler/level plug to 35 Nm (26 lbs.ft).
10. Disconnect TestBook/T4.