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Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163, 1997 issue)

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Replacement and check of level ATF, AT filter replacement



Used on these models of cars automatic transmissions are filled with transmission fluid for the entire period of his service in the regular inspection and adjustment of the level is not needed. The need to perform the following procedures can arise only in the course of performance of major repairs of AT.

Replacement and check of level ATF

PERFORMANCE ORDER

  1. The fluid level in automatic transmission is measured when the engine and transmission - take a short car, about 15 km trip.
  2. Park the car on a level surface, cock a lay brake. To secure the vehicle prop wheel chock.
  3. Run the engine at idle. Depress the brake pedal and carefully switch the selector lever from the "P" to "1", then return back. Make sure there are no signs of external leaks ATF.
  4. Dipstick fluid located in the rear part of the transmission. Before removing the probe, thoroughly clean the surface adjacent to the crankcase - dirt inside the transmission is not allowed.
  5. Having hooked a suitable screwdriver, remove the locking clip (red lock tab breaks off, the remaining fragment of the lid is pushed down) and remove the cover.

    The procedure for removal and installation of the filler cap AT

    93a - Locking clip
    93 - Cover

  6. Using a funnel, pour in the required amount of transmission fresh ATF desired grade.

When completing the transmission is recommended before starting the engine, the first to fill the crankcase AT about 5 liters.

  1. Start the engine and hold the brake pedal car fixed, consistently push the lever through all operating ranges, in conclusion, once again returned to the "P".
  2. Pre thoroughly wiping, thread the dipstick all the way into the filler neck of the transmission. Remove the dipstick and the length of the wetted portion of his blade determine the ATF level in the transmission housing, in cold unit level should be between the min and max bottom (25 ?�) of the scale of the probe, the hot - between identical marks top (80 ?�) scale.

    Check of level ATF

  3. During a short trip transmission warm to normal operating temperature Wait about 2 minutes and again recheck the fluid level with the engine running. If the ATF level is too high, excess fluid to be pumped from the crankcase AT mandatory, - excess levels, as well as the lack of ATF can lead to transmission failure.
  4. Replace the filler cap and lock it with a new locking latch.
  5. Inspect sump AT for signs of leaks, if necessary, make the necessary corrections.

Replacement ATF and filter AT

Implementation of these procedures should be mandated service specialist.





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