ZF Repair Manual: ZF25A, ZF25, ZF45A, ZF45-1
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READY FOR OPERATION
4.9.1 Filling up with transmission Fluid
Filling with ATF fluid into the fluid filter opening. (Fig. 9-
1)
Quantity:
ZF25A: 1,8 liters (0.50 US.gallons)
ZF25:
2,0 liters (0.55 US.gallons)
ZF45A: 2,5 liters (0.65 US.gallons)
ZF45-1: 3,0 liters (0.80 US.gallons)
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) such as, per list on
section IX.
Fit filter element as specified in section 4.7.1.
4.9.2 Check fluid level
Carry out a trial run after oil filling.
Set shifting lever to neutral position (N). Start engine
and let it run idle for a short time to fill the cooler and
pipelines with transmission oil. Stop the engine and
check oil level again. If necessary, top up with oil. Ex-
cessive oil should be removed. The fluid level on the
dipstick (item 1, figure 9-2) should be between the
min. and max. marks. The fluid level should be
checked again after a short driving period.
NOTE
Some transmissions may have different oil dip-
sticks, depending on the version:
A) When inserted into the housing hole, it expands by
turning the handle in clockwise direction. (Fig. 9-2
item A)
B) It is threaded (Fig. 9-2 item B).
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Oil check with threaded dipstick (B) must be done in
a different way compared with the one not threaded
(A):
A) Oil dipstick and housing hole not threaded: dipstick
completely inserted into hole.
B) Oil dipstick and housing hole threaded: dipstick not
inserted into the housing hole (not screw in).
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Section 4
FIG. 9 - 1
MAX
A
B
MIN
Housing
MAX
MIN
O-RING
Housing
1
FIG. 9 - 2