370255 Changing ATF
WM 370255 Changing ATF
Tools
Technical values
Preliminary work
Preliminary work for replacing ATF
1. Remove engine guard. => 108019 Removing and installing engine guard - section on "Removing"
Changing ATF
Replacing ATF - Turbo
Information
- 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 section.
Information
- Modified ATF filling capacities in the transmission in combination with new control units.
- Observe => "Technische Information 01/04 Gruppe 3" and numbers on transmission and control unit.
1. Remove cover of ATF pan. To do this, loosen the two fastening screws -arrows-.
Shield to transmission
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 equipment (goggles, gloves)
Information
- ATF must be changed when the engine/transmission is cold.
3. Unscrew oil drain plug -1- and drain ATF.
Oil drain and inspection plug
4. Screw in oil drain plug -1- with new sealing ring.=> Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
5. Disconnect the connection on the charge air cooler. To do this, remove the locking clip -arrow- and pull off the line.
Front charge air line
6. Disconnect intake pipe for the engine. To do this, remove locking clip -arrow- and pull off the line.
Intake pipe for engine
Information
- Counter when loosening the ATF lines.
7. Undo ATF line screw connection on cooler side -arrows- at the thermostat.
Thermostat to cooler line
8. Unscrew bolt securing ATF thermostat holder -1- and ATF line to thermostat -2-.
ATF thermostat holder
WARNING
Danger of scalding and chemical burns from hot ATF
-> Allow ATF to cool down
-> Wear personal protective equipment (goggles, gloves)
9. Hold shop-made tool WE 00000 -illustration- under the ATF thermostat.
Discharge chute
10. Drain ATF from ATF cooler.
Information
- Counter when fastening the ATF lines.
11. Secure ATF line screw connection on cooler side -arrow- at the thermostat.=> Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
Thermostat to cooler line
12. Screw in bolt securing ATF thermostat holder -1- and ATF line to thermostat -2-.=> Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (2.5 ftlb.)
ATF thermostat holder
13. Fit intake pipe for engine. To do this, insert the locking clip -arrow- and push line on until it engages.
Front charge air line
14. Insert locking clip -arrow- on charge air cooler intake pipe and push line on until it engages.
Intake pipe for engine
15. Unscrew ATF inspection plug/filler screw -2-.
Oil drain and inspection plug
16. Fill with ATF using material 00000 until oil emerges at the lifting pipe.
17. Screw in ATF inspection plug/filler screw -2-.=> Tightening torque: 70 Nm (52 ftlb.)
Oil drain and inspection plug
18. Install cover of ATF pan. To do this, tighten the two fastening screws -arrows-.=> Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Shield to transmission
Subsequent work
Reworking for replacing ATF
1. Fit engine guard. => 108019 Removing and installing engine guard - section on "Installing"
2. Check and if necessary, top up the ATF. => 370235 Checking and topping up the ATF