ZF Repair Manual: ZF63A, ZF63, ZF80A, ZF80-1A

9. MAKING THE TRANSMISSION

READY FOR OPERATION

9.1 Filling up with transmission Fluid

Filling with ATF fluid into the fluid filter opening. (Fig. 9-1)

Quantity:

ZF63A - ZF63: 3.2 US-qts (3.0 liters)

ZF80A - ZF80-1 A: 5.8 US-qts (5.5 liters)

ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) such as, per list on

section IX.

Fit filter element as specified in section 7.1.

FIG. 9-1

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 pipe-

lines with transmission oil. Stop the engine and check

oil level again. If necessary, top up with oil. Excessive

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 dipsticks,

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).

IMPORTANT

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 in-

serted into the housing hole (not screw in).

FIG. 9-2

Repair Manual and Spare Parts List

Section 4: Assembly

MAX

MIN

Housing

MAX

MIN

Housing