LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option

[JDiehl]

Also, picked up this aluminum bridge adapter from SFC motor sports. I’m still up in the air about using it. Just wondering if the aluminum will hold more heat and degrade the seal. Eyeball is identical to the ZF.

 

[txfromwi]

I did the 2016, 8 speed a couple of years ago and after some reading determined not to reset the adaptation.
As I seem to recall, the discussions led me to conclude that the adaptation was more related to mechanical wear rather than new fluid, so it would be best to just leave it alone.
No issues at all so far after about 13K miles.

Following this thread because I need to do the 2013 6 speed next.

 

[timc930]

2015 8sp. What type of T40 did you guys use to access the front torx bolts that are above the front crossmember.

 

[16FujiDisco]

I did the 2016, 8 speed a couple of years ago and after some reading determined not to reset the adaptation.
As I seem to recall, the discussions led me to conclude that the adaptation was more related to mechanical wear rather than new fluid, so it would be best to just leave it alone.

Same for me - no issues either

2015 8sp. What type of T40 did you guys use to access the front torx bolts that are above the front crossmember.

I used a t40 bit in a little flat ratcheting wrench - this one from Amazon

 

[timc930]

Same for me - no issues either

I used a t40 bit in a little flat ratcheting wrench - this one from Amazon

Thanks, just ordered something similar, thank you.

tim

 

[txfromwi]

What torque wrench did you use?

I used a Summit brand torque wrench that directly fits those T40 bits and is small enough to get in there, but the gears in the head were absolute crap and the wrench lasted only through this one project.

Any other ideas before I start this project on the 2013 6spd?

 

[Rover Range]

Get one of these
https://www.harborfreight.com/gear-oil-and-fluid-pump-63588.html

 

[timc930]

I use this for all the ZF Trans cars that I own....including the LR4

1735 - Power Fill Pro 1 gal

Professional Quality Fluid Transfer Pump - 1 Gal tank with a schraeder valve for quick pressurization and release with an American made Ball Valve shut

www.motiveproducts.com

 

[gsxr]

Think I've posted this earlier in the 24-page thread, but this is the pump I use to fill the transmission - works on most vehicles without a dipstick, that require pumping to refill:

6-Liter Professional Transmission Fluid Pump Kit

6 Liter Capacity 8 Piece Transmission Adapter Set Pressure Based Operation Quick On/Off Valve at Pump & Adapter End Many modern automobiles use transmissions so-called "bottom-fill" ports for transmission fluid. This means that there is no way to pour transmission fluid into the transmission...

www.extoil.us

 

[timc930]

Finished tonight. Got 5.3L out, almost 6L back in.

Edit: I put a level on the door, just under the black window moulding to ensure the truck was level on jack stands, and using a floor jack for minor adjustments. Final fluid check (drips) at 40-42C. Basically same process that I use on the L322 and X5's.