Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check |
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The following operation includes 2 procedures: |
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Prefill transmission oil with the engine off after repair work on the transmission, removal and installation/exchange of transmission or axle shafts. After prefilling with the engine off, the transmission oil level must be checked with the engine running.
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Check transmission fluid level and correct with engine running.
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Draining and refilling |
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Remove the battery tray support. Refer to
Battery Tray Support Replacement
.
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2. |
Secure and connect the battery.
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Remove the oil filling plug (1).
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4. |
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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Position a receptacle under the car.
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Clean dirt from the oil filling pipe.
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Remove the oil level screw (5) from the filling pipe (3) and REPLACE the O-ring (4).
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Remove the filling pipe from the transmission and REPLACE the gasket (2).
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Let the transmission fluid drain out for 10 minutes.
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Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Install and tighten the overflow pipe with 50 Nm (37 lb in) , fit a NEW gasket. |
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Lower the vehicle.
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Fill with transmission fluid until the fluid runs out of the filler pipe.
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Raise the vehicle.
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Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Fit the oil level screw and tighten with 8 Nm (71 lb in) , use a NEW O-ring. |
Inspect |
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Test conditions: |
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Vehicle must be on a flat surface.
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Selector lever in position "P".
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Engine OFF.
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Connect the scan tool and erase the error memory.
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2. |
Remove the battery tray support. Refer to
Battery Tray Support Replacement
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Secure and connect the battery.
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Remove the oil filling plug (1).
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Start the engine and let it run during the whole test.
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Shift through ALL gears with the brake pedal pressed down.
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Switch selector lever from position "P" to "D" and back to "P". Hold each position for at least 2 seconds. Repeat this process twice.
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Check transmission fluid temperature with diagnostic tool.
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Raise the vehicle.
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Remove the fluid control screw (5), replace the O-ring.
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Drain the transmission fluid until it stops dripping out of the overflow pipe (3), otherwise add transmission fluid until it drips out of the overflow pipe.
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Install the fluid check bolt with NEW O-ring and tighten to
8 Nm (71 lb in)
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Lower the vehicle.
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Top up 0.4 liters of ATF.
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Turn OFF the engine.
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Install the transmission oil filler plug with NEW seal ring and tighten to
40 Nm (30 lb ft)
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8. |
Install the battery tray support. Refer to
Battery Tray Support Replacement
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