Removing and Installing Line For ATF Cooling 4wd

Removing and installing line for ATF cooling

Preliminary work

1. Remove front cardan shaft.
2. Remove engine carrier.

Removing line for ATF cooling

Overview Of ATF Line:

1. Unscrew fastening screws on front spoiler -arrows-.





2. Remove front transverse strut. To do this, unscrew four screws -arrows-.
3. Unscrew fastening screws which fastens ATF line to the engine.
4. Unscrew fastening screw which fastens ATF line to the transmission bell housing.
5. Place collecting pan underneath the vehicle.





WARNING: Danger of scalding and chemical burns from hot ATF
^ Allow ATF to cool down
^ Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

6. Unscrew fastening screw securing ATF line to transmission -arrow-and remove lines.





WARNING: Danger of scalding and chemical burns from hot ATF
^ Allow ATF to cool down
^ Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

7. Unscrew fastening screw securing ATF line to ATF thermostat -arrow- and remove lines.





8. Pull off oil-level sensor cable plug -2-.
9. Pull bleeder line off final all-wheel drive -1-.





10. Remove ATF line in direction of travel.


Installing line for ATF cooling

Overview Of ATF Line:

1. Install ATF line.





2. Push on oil-level sensor cable plug -2-.
3. Push bleeder line onto final all-wheel drive -1-.





4. Screw in fastening screw which fastens ATF line to ATF thermostat -arrow-. Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.





5. Screw in fastening screw for securing ATF line to transmission -arrow-. Tightening torque: 19 ftlb.
6. Screw in fastening screw for securing ATF line to transmission bell housing. Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.
7. Screw in fastening screws which fastens ATF line to the engine. Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.





8. Install front transverse strut. To do this, screw in four screws -arrows-. Tightening torque: 17 ftlb.





9. Screw in front apron fastening screws -arrows-.





10. Unscrew ATF control screw -A- and fill in ATF until a constant discharge is visible at the lifting tube.
11. Screw in ATF control screw with a new sealing ring. Tightening torque: 52 ftlb.

Subsequent work

Reworking for line for ATF cooling
1. Install engine carrier.
2. Install front cardan shaft.
3. Check and if necessary, top up the ATF.
4. Fit engine guard.