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9. Install the filter and cover assemblies into the
filter compartment.
10. Align each cover assembly with the holes in the
channel plate sump, and push the cover assem-
blies in by hand to seat the seals.
NOTICE
Do not use the bolts to draw the filter covers to
the sump. This can damage the covers, seals, or
sump.
11. Install six bolts in each cover, and torque the
bolts 38 to 44 lbf·ft (51 to 61 N·m).
12. Install a new drain plug O-ring, and install the
drain plug. Tighten the drain plug 18 to 24 lbf·ft
(25 to 32 N·m).
13. Refill the transmission with fresh Dexron® trans-
mission fluid (see Table 7 ) and check the fluid
level. See Table 8 for lubricant capacities.
14. Check and adjust the fluid level using the appro-
priate Allison Transmission procedure in MOP
26–01 .
26–06 Mercedes-Benz
Transmission Fluid
Changing and Magnetic
Plug Cleaning
Draining
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Apply the
parking brakes and chock the rear tires.
NOTE: Drain the transmission fluid while the
transmission is warm.
2. Drain the transmission fluid, as follows. See
Fig. 7 .
2.1 Remove the magnetic drain plug from the
bottom of the gear case.
2.2 Discard the aluminum gasket.
2.3 Catch the transmission fluid in a suitable
container and dispose of it properly.
3. Clean the area around the fill plug. See Fig. 7
for the location of the fill plug.
4. Remove the fill plug from the side of the case.
Discard the aluminum gasket.
NOTE: Use a piece of key stock, or any other
convenient steel slug, to short the two magnetic
poles and divert the magnetic field.
5. Clean the magnetic drain plug before installing it.
6. Install the drain plug (p/n A 124 997 01 32) and a
new aluminum gasket (p/n N 00763 024105).
Tighten the drain plug 42 lbf·ft (57 N·m).
Filling
NOTICE
Operating a manual transmission with the fluid
level higher or lower than recommended can re-
sult in transmission damage. Do not overfill the
transmission; overfilling will force fluid out of the
case through the main shaft openings. Fluid over-
flow may also drain onto the clutch or clutch
brake, causing additional problems.
1. Add transmission fluid until it is level with the
lower edge of the fill opening. See
Fig. 8 for the
correct level. See Table 9 for approved transmis-
sion lubricants and Table 10 for lubricant
capacities.
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2
3
NOTE: The transmission is shown from the left-hand
side.
1. Transmission
2. Fill Plug
3. Drain Plug
Fig. 7, Mercedes-Benz Transmission Drain and Fill
Plugs
Transmission
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