Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OIL SUMP
- Drain oil.





- Unscrew oil sump.
- Take off gasket.





- Clean sump.
- Place magnets in oil sump.
- Replace gasket.
- Reinstall sump. Tighten bolts 6-7 Nm (4.5 to 5.2 ftlbs).





NOTE: Mount holders with straight arm on sides and curved holders at front and rear of sump.





Refilling Transmission Oil
- Engine "Off"
- Open oil filler plug (1)
- Fill transmission through filler bore (1) underneath the sump until it overflows.
- Reinstall filler plug and tighten.
- With the selector lever in park, start the engine.
- Remove the oil filler plug again, add oil until it overflows and reinstall the oil filler plug.
- Check oil level as detailed below.

NOTE: Approx. oil change volume 3.3 ltr. (3.5 qts.)
Total oil volume (torque convert drained) 7.8 ltr. (8.1 qts.).





Check Oil Level/Adjust
- The vehicle must be without load and standing on a flat, level surface.
- Run engine at idle speed.
- Switch on lights to increase engine speed.
- Read off temperature with MoDIC, Service Tester or equivalent equipment.

NOTE:
This procedure should be performed quickly in order to adhere to the temperature requirements. At the start of the oil level check, the transmission temperature must be between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F). It is always preferable to start the the oil level check at 20°C (68°F) and be prepared to reinstall the oil filler plug at 30°C (86°F) if possible. The inspection should therefore be completed at 30°C (86°F).
The transmission will hold about 0.6 liters (0.65 qt.) more oil than when the oil level is checked at 50°C (111°F). When the check is complete, the transmission temperature must not exceed 50°C (111°F).

CAUTION: If the oil temperature rises above 50°C (111°F) during the checking procedure, the resulting oil level will be tool low.

- With the engine running (idle speed; apply brake), slowly shift up and down all gears in program (winter program).
- Move selector lever into position "P", then unscrew and remove oil filler plug (1) with engine running.
- Oil should spill from the fill bore.

NOTE: Some oil will always be trapped above the plug and run out when the plug is removed. This is not an indication of proper filling or overfilling.

WARNING: If oil temperature is allowed to rise above specified temperature, scalding may occur.

- If necessary fill transmission through filler bore (1) underneath the sump until it overflows.
- With engine running, screw oil filler plug back in and tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft lb).

CAUTION: If there is a suction sound during the fill-up procedure, air is being sucked in at the oil pick-up. This causes foaming and an incorrect oil level will result. Stop the engine and wait a few hours for the oil to settle down.