Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure^ Tools Required
- J 36511 Oil Fill/Drain Plug Hex Bit (17 mm)
Important: Drain the transmission after a short period of operation when the oil is warm. This allows any existing fluid in the system to be expelled when the oil is drained.
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
3. Thoroughly clean around the fill plug and the oil drain plug.
4. Use the J 36511 in order to remove the oil fill plug.
5. Catch the oil in a suitable container.
6. Use the J 36511 in order to remove the oil drain plug.
Installation Procedure
^ Tools Required
- J 36511 Oil Fill/Drain Plug Hex Bit (17 mm)
1. Apply sealant to the oil drain plug threads. Use Teflon(R), or the equivalent.
2. Use the J 36511 in order to install the oil drain plug.
^ Tighten the oil drain plug to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
3. Fill the transmission to the level of the fill plug hole.
4. Apply sealant to the oil fill plug threads. Use Teflon(R), or the equivalent.
5. Use the J 36511 in order to install the oil fill plug.
^ Tighten the oil fill plug to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle.