Fluid and Filter

FLUID AND FILTER

DESCRIPTION





Use ATF approved to MB 236.10, MB 236.12, such as Mopar part number 05127382AA. Synthetic Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid may be substituted.

The oil level control is located on the electro hydraulic unit and consists of the float (5) which is integrated into the electro hydraulic control unit. The float is positioned to plug the opening between the oil gallery and gearset chamber so that the rotating gearsets do not splash about in oil as the oil level rises. The oil level control reduces power loss and prevents oil from being thrown out of the transmission housing at high oil temperatures.

OPERATION





With low oil levels, the lubricating oil which flows constantly out of the gearset, flows back to oil galley (2) though the opening (6). If the oil level rises, the oil presses the float (5) against the housing opening (6). The float (5) therefore separates the oil gallery (2) from the gearset chamber (1). The lubricating oil which continues to flow out of the gearsets is thrown against the housing wall, incorporated by the rotating parts and flows back into the oil galley (2) through the upper opening (arrow).