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Component Locator > < Replace fluid cooler line/fluid cooler hose - both (AF40)

Check fluid pressure (AF40)

Important:   During full load test, apply hand brake and depress foot brake. Do not test for longer than 5 seconds because of the risk of overheating at full load. Take a pause to allow cooling. The transmission fluid level must be correct.

  Remove

1.   Remove lower engine compartment cover
2.   Check transmission fluid level LUREF_1.gif
3.   Unscrew bolt "D" (1)
Object Number: 7360850  Size: DEFAULT


4.   Attach KM-6329 (2) to connection "D"
5.   Attach fluid pressure gauge
•   Attach KM-498-B (1) to KM-6329
Object Number: 7360851  Size: DEFAULT


6.   Check fluid temperature
•   Connect TECH 2
Remove TECH 2 connection cover
Important:   Fluid temperature must be between 50° and 80° C.
•   Select menu item "Transmission fluid temperature"
Warning:   During full load test, apply hand brake and depress foot brake. Do not test for longer than 5 seconds because of the risk of overheating at full load. Take a pause to allow cooling.
7.   Check fluid level with selector lever in position "D"
•   Start the engine
•   Shift selector lever to position "D"
•   Check fluid pressure at idle speed and with full load - air conditioning and lighting off
Target value, idle speed: 3.7 - 4.1 bar
Target value, full load: 13.5 - 14.6 bar
•   If fluid pressure is not within the target value range, replace the transmission
•   Switch off engine after check
8.   Detach fluid pressure gauge
•   Detach KM-498-B from KM-6329
9.   Detach KM-6329 from connection "D"
10.   Insert bolt "D" (1) using new seal ring
•   Tighten bolt 10 Nm
Object Number: 7360850  Size: DEFAULT


11.   Unscrew bolt "R" (1)
Object Number: 7360852  Size: DEFAULT


12.   Attach KM-6329 (1) connection "R"
13.   Attach fluid pressure gauge
•   Attach KM-498-B (2) to KM-6329
Object Number: 7360853  Size: DEFAULT


14.   Check fluid temperature
Important:   Fluid temperature must be between 50° and 80° C.
•   Select menu item "Transmission fluid temperature"
Warning:   During full load test, apply hand brake and depress foot brake. Do not test for longer than 5 seconds because of the risk of overheating at full load. Take a pause to allow cooling.
15.   Check fluid pressure with selector lever in position "R"
•   Start the engine
•   Shift selector lever to position "R"
•   Check fluid pressure at idle speed and with full load - air conditioning and lighting off
Target value, idle speed: 5.7 - 6.6 bar
Target value, full load: 19.0 - 21.3 bar
•   If fluid pressure is not within the target value range, replace the transmission
•   Switch off engine after check
16.   Detach fluid pressure gauge
•   Detach KM-498-B from KM-6329
17.   Detach KM-6329 from connection "R"

  Install

18.   Insert bolt "R" (1) using new seal ring
•   Tighten bolt 10 Nm
Object Number: 7360852  Size: DEFAULT


19.   Detach TECH 2
•   Install TECH 2 connection cover
20.   Check transmission fluid level LUREF_1.gif
21.   Install lower engine compartment cover

Component Locator > < Replace fluid cooler line/fluid cooler hose - both (AF40)