Transmission Oil, Changing and Checking Oil Level

Transmission Oil, Changing and Checking Oil Level

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System ( VAS 5051) or Vehicle Diagnosis & Service Syst. (VAS 5052)

• Drip Tray For VAS6100 (VAS 6208)

• Adapter For Oil Filling (VAS 6262)

• Protective glasses

• Protective gloves

- Raise vehicle.

- Remove center and left sections of noise insulation below engine/transmission.

- Remove protective plate - A - at bottom on transmission - arrows -.





- Place appropriate receptacle underneath transmission.

CAUTION!
• Wear protective glasses.

• Wear protective gloves.

- Remove inspection plug near pendulum support - arrow -.





A "black plastic overflow tube" is located in this hole (with 8 mm hex socket head, torque specification: 3 Nm). Its length determines oil level in the transmission.

- Remove this oil tube.

About 5 liters of oil will drain.

- Reinstall overflow tube, 3 Nm.

- Install adapter - A - of (VAS 6262) into opening for inspection plug hand-tight.





CAUTION!
• Filler hose and adapter (VAS 6262 ) must be clean and transmission oil must not be mixed with other oils!

- Shake oil cans before opening.





- Fill 5.5 liters transmission oil for direct shift transmission via the adapter (VAS 6262 ).

To change bottles, shut-off valve can be closed or Adapter For Oil Filling (VAS 6262) can be held higher than the transmission.

- Read off transmission oil temperature indicated in display field of (VAS 5051) or (VAS 5052).

- Start engine.

- Press brake and select every selector lever position for approx. 3 seconds. Place selector lever back in position "P".

Do not switch off engine!

CAUTION!
• When working in vicinity of cooler, always ensure clearance to fan - danger of injury!

• Fan can only switch on by itself.

At a transmission oil temperature of 35°C to 45°C:

- With engine running, disconnect quick-acting coupling of Adapter For Oil Filling (VAS 6262).

- Let excess oil drain.

• Every 30 seconds a slight oil splashing comes from the overflow tube independent of height of transmission oil level (cause: cooling oil impulse to coupling). The splashing is not a criterion for sufficient transmission oil level and this must therefore be considered when judging the transmission oil level.

• Transmission oil flowing out must not be refilled or reused. Dispose of oil in an appropriate manner => [ Transmission Oil and Filter ] Transmission Oil and Filter.

- As soon as oil flows out (it begins to drip), remove Adapter For Oil Filling (VAS 6262) and install bolt with new seal - arrow -.





Tightening torque: 45 Nm

- Turn engine off.

This concludes the transmission oil and filter change.

Oil level in transmission is correctly adjusted.

- Install center and left sections of noise insulation below engine/transmission.