Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

24 11 011 - Removing and installing/sealing/replacing transmission sump (GA6HP19Z)





Important!
Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!





Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear underbody protection.
Remove exhaust system bracket from transmission.





Remove oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ Transmission Housing, Transmission Oil Sump.
Drain automatic transmission fluid.

Installation:
Replace oil drain plug.





Unscrew all bolts.
Remove transmission sump (1).

Important!
Transmission with plastic oil sump
From 11/04 new M6x28.5 T40 Torx bolt can be retrospectively replaced.

Installation Note:
Insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact.
Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact.
Tightening torque: 24 11 5AZ Transmission Housing, Transmission Oil Sump.





Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.
Clean transmission oil sump to remove residual oil
Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.
Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.

Important!
Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.





Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.





Installation Note:
The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump.