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Transmission Fluid Exchange




Transmission Fluid Exchange

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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General Procedure

NOTICE: Use transmission fluid specific for this transmission. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents. The use of these products can cause internal transmission components to fail, which will affect the operation of the transmission.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Lifting Points .

2. Use 199-00059 to change the fluid.

3. Connect 199-00059 to the transmission fluid cooler return tube after the transmission fluid cooler. This will help remove any foreign material trapped in the transmission fluid coolers.

4. Perform the transmission fluid exchange using 199-00059. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions, perform the transmission fluid exchange.

5. Once the transmission fluid exchange is completed, disconnect 199-00059. Reconnect any disconnected transmission fluid cooler tubes.

6. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85° C (185° F) - 93° C (200° F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level, REFER to Transmission Fluid Level Check and check for any leaks.