Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect the battery ground lead.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.



3. Carefully remove the drain plug and discard the sealing washer.
NOTE: This procedure will not remove residual fluid from the torque converter.

4. Drain the transmission fluid.
WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE OBSERVED AND THAT THE RECEPTACLE FOR WASTE HAS SUFFICIENT CAPACITY.




5. Refit the drain plug and tighten to the specified torque figure.
Use a new sealing washer.
6. Connect the PDU to monitor the fluid temperature.



7. Access the dipstick tube.
1 Break off the dipstick tube plug locking plate.
2 Push the locking pin downward, into the plug.
3 Remove the dipstick tube plug.
Push the locking pin through the tube plug and discard the pin.



8. Pour approximately 4.0 liters of fluid into the transmission.
CAUTION: It is essential that only the specified fluid is used. Specifications



9. Select P and start the engine.



10. Pour approximately 3.0 liters of fluid into the transmission.



11. Cycle the gear selector:
- From P to D.
- From D to R.
- From R to P.



12. NOTE: Temperature will ONLY be displayed in D or R.
Check the transmission fluid temperature to select the appropriate dipstick calibration.
1. MAX and MIN marks at 25°C fluid temperature.
2. MAX and MIN marks at 80°C fluid temperature.



13. Check the transmission fluid level.
- Insert the dipstick (special tool 307 - 379) until it stops (tip contact with the fluid pan).
- Remove the dipstick and check the level.
- NOTE: Only use a lint free cloth to wipe the dipstick.
Repeat this operation.



14. Correct the fluid level as required, noting that excess fluid MUST be removed.
15. STOP the engine and remove the dipstick.
16. Seal the dipstick tube.
1. Seat the tube plug.
2. Engage and fully seat the new locking pin.
17. Check for leaks and remove spilt fluid.