Fluid Pan: Service and Repair

Removing and Installing Oil Sump




- Drain oil.
IMPORTANT!
- Never reuse drained oil.
Installation:
- The transmission will have to be disassembled, if the oil smells burnt and is black.
- Unscrew oil filler tube on oil sump.
- Unscrew oil sump.




Installation:
- Mount oil sump with brackets in such a manner, that short leg presses On oil sump.
- Tightening torque: Mechanical Specifications
IMPORTANT!
- The two brackets with straight legs must be mounted on the sides.




- Clean oil pan.
IMPORTANT!
- Place magnets (1 and 2) in oil sump.
- Install gasket (3).




- Pour in oil.
IMPORTANT!
- Only pour in transmission oil with Special Tool 24 00 80 (funnel),




- Test drive car.
- Check oil level.
- Park car on level floor or ground.
- Correct oil level in selector lever position P with transmission at operating temperature and engine running at idle speed.
Oil level of transmission at operating temperature = approx. 80°C (175°F) must be between both marks.
Amount of oil between mm. and max, marks = approx. 0,3 Liter (0,6 pint)




An oil dipstick with a longer measuring tip (1) is standard since 2.85.
This produces an earlier display of the oil level in the transmission.
The oil level must not be below ball (2) after a test drive and an oil temperature of approx. 40°C (105°F).
The oil level must be between mm. and max. marks with an oil temperature of approx. 80°C (175°F).
Correct oil level, if necessary.
NOTE: The new oil dipstick can be installed retroactively.
Oil Level Too High:
- Strong foaming, splash loss, high temperature when driving fast, oil lost via vent.
Oil Level Too Low:
- Valves rattling, foaming, engine slipping, general operating disturbances.