AfterKick....need help
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Javvy, when I replaced this bushing on my ML, trans fluid didn't come out at all (the connector it self was drenched in oil, see the attached picture).
Just to be sure, have the front end slightly higher, then no trans fluid should come out when you remove the pilot bushing (aka 13 pin connector). There is a metal cover protecting the pilot bushing. Remove that metal protector by removing one star screw and you will see the cap of the pilot bushing.
Reason why they (the dealer where your car was serviced) drained fluid - may be they wanted to check inside the pan to see if there are any metal shavings in the pan and also may wanted to check the quality of the fluid. My guess is that after checking everything else, seeing the pilot bushing leaking, they must've concluded that the leaking bushing is the root cause of the issue.
Just to be sure, have the front end slightly higher, then no trans fluid should come out when you remove the pilot bushing (aka 13 pin connector). There is a metal cover protecting the pilot bushing. Remove that metal protector by removing one star screw and you will see the cap of the pilot bushing.
Reason why they (the dealer where your car was serviced) drained fluid - may be they wanted to check inside the pan to see if there are any metal shavings in the pan and also may wanted to check the quality of the fluid. My guess is that after checking everything else, seeing the pilot bushing leaking, they must've concluded that the leaking bushing is the root cause of the issue.
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dont worry "1ofakind"...........I am racking up those miles real fast.......I drive 102 miles daily for my commute.............heheheh............thankx all forthe post............
Glyn, you mentioned that you keep a spare "pilot bushing".is there a DIY on this so may be I can keep one too and do this myself since my car will be out of warrenty and I dont plan on buying any extended warrenty..........any thoughts..........
Thankx
Javvy
Glyn, you mentioned that you keep a spare "pilot bushing".is there a DIY on this so may be I can keep one too and do this myself since my car will be out of warrenty and I dont plan on buying any extended warrenty..........any thoughts..........
Thankx
Javvy
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
You access the plug/bush from under the car - front RHS diagonal of tranny. You loose a bit of fluid - not much - just top up. I think the dealer dropped the sump/pan to have a look only to realise that the problem was the bush. They should know better. Anyway you got half an oil change free. If they had flushed the converter it would have been 9.5 quarts.
You access the TCU from inside the car under the passenger kick plate.
You access the TCU from inside the car under the passenger kick plate.
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; Jul 27, 2010 at 12:09 PM.
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Foo - not my car - Just pics I've collected. My car is equally new inside with full Alpacca light grey leather & the TCU is on the other side.
Good luck with with you checks. Look for oil on the floor below the TCU.
Proof!!
Good luck with with you checks. Look for oil on the floor below the TCU.
Proof!!
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; Jul 27, 2010 at 12:46 PM.
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thankx glyn.....hehehe............nice to get the partial drain and fill of the tranny done for free, now I can delay the 60K service of the tranny to 80-90K that is when I will do the complete filter/droppan replace bolts tranny service with flushing the radiator as well........
thankx all this post has been very very helpfull with all the replies and images.....
Thankx ALL
javvy
thankx all this post has been very very helpfull with all the replies and images.....
Thankx ALL
javvy
