Flight transport safety device

8HP | 8P Hybrid
May 16, 2023
8HP, 8HP PH, 8P H, 8P PH
Service Level 1
Passenger Car
ZF, ZF Aftermarket, ZF SERVICES

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1 Preamble ........................................................................................................................... 3

2 Flight transport safety device 8HP | 8P Hybrid ................................................................. 4

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 Preamble

1 Preamble

This document does not replace the complete documentation of a ZF product. Therefore you need to
use the document with the ZF order number. The content has the status of the PDF generation.

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Flight transport safety device 8HP | 8P Hybrid

Flight transport safety device
This document replaces the following documents:

AA02.558.466
AA02.558.495

8HP automatic transmissions may contain a flight transport safety device against leaking transmission
oil, depending on the transport route. These devices are available in 2 different versions and must be
removed before installation in the vehicle.

Flight transport safety device for breather tube

For 8HP automatic transmissions with breather tube and breather cover, the yellow transport plug
must be replaced by the breather cover provided.

Remove yellow transport plug

Fig. 1

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Install breather cover

Fig. 2

Flight transport security device for threaded breather bore

On 8HP automatic transmissions with threaded breather bore, the yellow plastic screw plug must be
replaced by the aluminum screw plug supplied. The yellow plastic screw plug may be screwed in
slightly recessed and not visible from the side.

Remove yellow plastic screw plug

Fig. 3

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Install aluminium screw plug

Fig. 4

Tightening torque: 35 Nm (±3.5 Nm)

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