Checking oil level in automatic transmission and correcting, if necessary

AR27.00-P-0100A

Checking oil level in automatic transmission and correcting, if necessary

1.12.93

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Checking

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Park vehicle on a level surface to check the oil level

1

Check transmission for leaks before checking the oil level.

If oil loss is severe, determine and eliminate cause

 Danger!

Risk of accident as a result of vehicle starting off when engine running. Risk of injury as a result of bruises and burns if you insert your hands into engine when it is being started or when it is running.

Secure vehicle to prevent it starting off.
Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

2

Allow engine to run

3.1

Open locking lever (6a)

 Up to 09/93 (illustration 1)

3.2

Press locking pin (6b) to one side in direction of the arrow, remove both parts and open locking lever (6a)

 As of 10/93 (illustration 2)

4

Pull out oil dipstick (6)

Wipe with fluff-free cloth

5

Insert oil dipstick (6) up to the stop, pull out again and read off oil level

When the transmission is cold (transmission oil temperature approx. 30°C) the display must be between the "min." and "max." marks for the correct oil level (illustration 3).

When the transmission is at operating temperature (transmission oil temperature approx. 80°C) the display must be at the "max." mark for the correct oil level (illustration 3).

Correcting

6

Pour in transmission oil when engine is running

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 Excess transmission oil must be drained or extracted

An insufficient or excessive quantity of oil impairs the operation of the transmission.

 Automatic transmission fluid in accordance with Specifications for Service Products, sheet 236.4/6/7

7

Check oil level once again

Correct, if necessary

8

Close locking lever (6a)

 Up to 09/93 (illustration 1)

9

Close locking lever (6a) and insert locking pin (6b) until it engages

 As of 10/93 (illustration 2)

Insert oil dipstick (6) so that the locking clip (6a) is easily accessible and does not make contact anywhere.