Big socket and ratchet on the main bolt in front of engine, turns clockwise to rotate the engine. If you miss the drain it is wise to keep turning all the way around. If you MUST turn backwards be sure to turn it forward again by hand. Winding backwards can put slack in the timing chain causing a hard yank if you don't take the slack out.
Thank you for the video! Could you please tell the lengths of the transmission dipstick? I have an adjustable one. And also what is the torque for the bolts of the transmission pan?
An adjustable length dipstick's will not measure the fluid properly in a T1N Sprinter. There is a link in the video description for the proper dipstick. You will see the black tip gets fatter where it meets the metal part. This fatter area is what stops the stick. The black area is all we need for measuring.... The red grip & metal spring is just a handle so we can use it through a loooooong tube. Transmission Dipstick for Sprinter Vans: amzn.to/31yfi4V
Thanks for making this! Could you update the affiliate filter link? It's currently the same as the oil link. Also, how many quarts is required for the service?
Add 5 quarts to the transmission and start the van before adding the next 3. I let it idle while I add the last 3 bottles and keep a little in the last bottle until I drive and warm the transmission for accurate reading on the dipstick. Ok, honestly I don't always do that BUT I SHOULD! And you should too. :)
22mm socket on breaker bar. Always rotate clockwise as you are looking at the front of the engine. If you pass the drain plug, mark the harmonic balancer and spin almost a full rotation. Don't spin it backwards as this can cause slack in the timing chain.
My 2005 Freightliner sprinter doesn't come with Torque Converter drain plug. No where to be found. I just changed the fluid (6qt) and filter and that was it. Do some sprinters come with no TC drain plug ?
Hello from México, question, I will replace my fluid transmission too in my Mercedes is the same like your Mercedes, but I have an one concern, during driven in automatic mode when the transmission change the second to third, or the third to second shift I feel a little vibrations, and a little noise too, and other fail ( only two times appears) when I try to change the shifts in manually mode not respond(in the display appear only second gears, and feel the engine force according to tachometer revolutions ), do you believe the two problems come from the computer connector? Or it's only because need replacing the oil and filter, thanks a lot for your answer!!
Hi Karen. For those symptoms I would replace the conductor plate and check the control module under the driver seat. If the connector under seat is wet, clean with brake cleaner and let it dry before reassembling. Always replace the round connector at the transmission when servicing fluid and filter. The conductor plate and round connector are included in this link. Do it all to be sure you don't need to do it again. ruclips.net/user/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmdNSzFsQ2lRemVfRGNjUjhPaENfQzlCSFR6QXxBQ3Jtc0trTTVtcm9RVndOaE1pcHNYOTlTMzh0UGZvWjByVDkwSHpaSGJsUGVjUnAtNFhhQ0Y0M0Q0ZFl3cHpSRkFuZjJDYnAwaTRwd3hCdnd6MjU1azdZMUxkWXRFVDZqWUlMZzEtazNFTFZFbUNZdV9BMDZKMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2yPsw2W
First thing to do before draining is undo the filling point, If you can not get that off, then draining it first will be something you will regret for a long time.
I suspect this comment got filed in the wrong video somehow? What you say about the filling port is an excellent point on differential service. For our transmission the filling port is just a plastic cap where the dipstick goes.
A friend with 27mm socket on a breaker bar, rotates the crankshaft from the big bolt in the center of the harmonic balancer. It is the biggest pulley, and biggest nut on the van. It should be rotated clockwise only, never backwards. If you miss the drain plug you can turn it one full spin by making a chalk mark where you want to be the top.
@@FloridaVanMan What torque setting should the crankshaft bolt be set at? I have several different numbers I'm looking at in a manual, but I'm not positive I would be using the right one. If you have the other torque settings handy relative to all of the other bolts that were loosened in this video, it would also be much appreciated. Thanks for all the videos!!
@@kailyfineran3072 Our original transmission video has the torque as 8N.m. All the bolts on the conductor plate and the oil pan should be tightened to 8N.m but the little bolt inside the electrical connector is finger tight plus 90-degrees. Drain plug is higher in the books, but I don't suggest going so tight because they get stuck.
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Great video! Yet again! Don’t forget that easily forgotten air filter! It’s killed more than a few.
Good tip! We have not paid any attention to the air filter in our oil change videos either. Definitely something we should not forget!
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You're the first one to actually say which size torque bit to use. How did you turn that wheel to drain the torque?
Big socket and ratchet on the main bolt in front of engine, turns clockwise to rotate the engine. If you miss the drain it is wise to keep turning all the way around. If you MUST turn backwards be sure to turn it forward again by hand. Winding backwards can put slack in the timing chain causing a hard yank if you don't take the slack out.
@@FloridaVanMan thank you! my t1n thanks you as well
Thanks for the great video!!! How many quarts of fluid do you use to fill it up?
If you drain the torque converter and all, it should take about 9 liters to refill.
Thank you for the video! Could you please tell the lengths of the transmission dipstick? I have an adjustable one. And also what is the torque for the bolts of the transmission pan?
An adjustable length dipstick's will not measure the fluid properly in a T1N Sprinter. There is a link in the video description for the proper dipstick. You will see the black tip gets fatter where it meets the metal part. This fatter area is what stops the stick. The black area is all we need for measuring.... The red grip & metal spring is just a handle so we can use it through a loooooong tube.
Transmission Dipstick for Sprinter Vans: amzn.to/31yfi4V
Thanks for making this! Could you update the affiliate filter link? It's currently the same as the oil link. Also, how many quarts is required for the service?
8-9 quarts are generally required. We put 8 in in this video including draining the torque converter.
Link updated btw! Thank you for catching that.
How do you fill torque converter?
Add 5 quarts to the transmission and start the van before adding the next 3. I let it idle while I add the last 3 bottles and keep a little in the last bottle until I drive and warm the transmission for accurate reading on the dipstick.
Ok, honestly I don't always do that BUT I SHOULD! And you should too. :)
How are you turning flexplate manually to see torque converter plug? I'm trying to see if mine is seized so it would really help.
22mm socket on breaker bar. Always rotate clockwise as you are looking at the front of the engine. If you pass the drain plug, mark the harmonic balancer and spin almost a full rotation. Don't spin it backwards as this can cause slack in the timing chain.
My 2005 Freightliner sprinter doesn't come with Torque Converter drain plug. No where to be found. I just changed the fluid (6qt) and filter and that was it. Do some sprinters come with no TC drain plug ?
We have seen a few and discussed with others who agree. Some just don't have it. :O(
Hello from México, question, I will replace my fluid transmission too in my Mercedes is the same like your Mercedes, but I have an one concern, during driven in automatic mode when the transmission change the second to third, or the third to second shift I feel a little vibrations, and a little noise too, and other fail ( only two times appears) when I try to change the shifts in manually mode not respond(in the display appear only second gears, and feel the engine force according to tachometer revolutions ), do you believe the two problems come from the computer connector? Or it's only because need replacing the oil and filter, thanks a lot for your answer!!
Hi Karen. For those symptoms I would replace the conductor plate and check the control module under the driver seat. If the connector under seat is wet, clean with brake cleaner and let it dry before reassembling. Always replace the round connector at the transmission when servicing fluid and filter.
The conductor plate and round connector are included in this link. Do it all to be sure you don't need to do it again. ruclips.net/user/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmdNSzFsQ2lRemVfRGNjUjhPaENfQzlCSFR6QXxBQ3Jtc0trTTVtcm9RVndOaE1pcHNYOTlTMzh0UGZvWjByVDkwSHpaSGJsUGVjUnAtNFhhQ0Y0M0Q0ZFl3cHpSRkFuZjJDYnAwaTRwd3hCdnd6MjU1azdZMUxkWXRFVDZqWUlMZzEtazNFTFZFbUNZdV9BMDZKMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2yPsw2W
@@FloridaVanMan thanks a lot!!! I really appreciate your advice, I will do.
anna is the most beautiful girl in the whole world. and a very good mechanic with a great teacher !!!
First thing to do before draining is undo the filling point, If you can not get that off, then draining it first will be something you will regret for a long time.
I suspect this comment got filed in the wrong video somehow? What you say about the filling port is an excellent point on differential service. For our transmission the filling port is just a plastic cap where the dipstick goes.
Are you turning crankshaft bolt over
Yes, rotate clockwise to find the torque converter drain. I think it is a 22mm socket on breaker bar.
what did you torque the pan bolts to?
Nearly all bolts in and around the transmission are torqued to 8Nm (71 inch/pounds). Valve body, bat-wing-springs, oil pan, all are 8Nm.
how are you turning the engine over?
A friend with 27mm socket on a breaker bar, rotates the crankshaft from the big bolt in the center of the harmonic balancer. It is the biggest pulley, and biggest nut on the van. It should be rotated clockwise only, never backwards. If you miss the drain plug you can turn it one full spin by making a chalk mark where you want to be the top.
@@FloridaVanMan What torque setting should the crankshaft bolt be set at? I have several different numbers I'm looking at in a manual, but I'm not positive I would be using the right one. If you have the other torque settings handy relative to all of the other bolts that were loosened in this video, it would also be much appreciated. Thanks for all the videos!!
@@kailyfineran3072 Our original transmission video has the torque as 8N.m. All the bolts on the conductor plate and the oil pan should be tightened to 8N.m but the little bolt inside the electrical connector is finger tight plus 90-degrees. Drain plug is higher in the books, but I don't suggest going so tight because they get stuck.
Darnnn red is wrong, don’t you check? My fluid was blue something
What is the question here? You had blue transmission fluid? That's a first!
Hey guys how can I be in touch with you? Email address? Thanks..
bill@floridavanman.com
Love how you don't bother showing how to turn the engine/torque converter. Let people guess, right?
We didn't get every detail in every video. Luckily we have a couple transmission videos and the topic isn't left to wonder.