PROCEDURE PRIOR TO OPERATIONS: AM6 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Engines: ES9A - DT17BTED4
If a gearbox malfunction occurs, there are two possible configurations
depending on the seriousness of the fault:
Oil level.
- Gearbox in back-up mode with a replacement programme of (the fault
values are taken in substitution).
- Gearbox in back-up mode with an emergency programme (3rd hydraulic).
Preliminary conditions:
- Vehicle horizontal, parking brake off.
- Check that the gearbox is not in back-up mode (using a diagnostic tool).
- The oil temperature should be 60°C (+8, -2) (using a diagnostic tool).
- Press on the brake pedal, change through all the gears.
- Place the gear lever in position P.
WARNING: In the emergency programme, an impact is felt when
changing P/R or N/R.
Reception of the customer.
Discuss with the customer, to find out all the malfunction symptoms.
With the engine running at idle, without power consumers (aircon,
heating, etc.):
- Remove the oil level plug.
The oil should flow out, then drip-drip.
Refit the oil level plug (the oil level is correct).
The oil does not flow out through the oil level plug (see operation: drain
fill - bleed the gearbox).
Oil quality.
If the gearbox has suffered a serious fault resulting in a malfunction or
the destruction of a clutch, the oil will overheat and become
contaminated with impurities: the oil is said to be «burnt».
This is characterised by a black colour and the presence of an
unpleasant smell.
ESSENTIAL: The gearbox must be replaced.
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