Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

WARNING: Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1 Make sure that the automatic transmission is in the PARK position and the handbrake is fully applied.
For additional information, refer to Gear Shift Module Service and Repair

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Engine Undershield Engine Undershield





CAUTION: Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.

NOTE:
Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





CAUTION: The fluid level plug and drain plug both use the same point on the transmission. The inner plug is for level indication and the outer plug is to drain the fluid.





NOTE:
Remove and discard the sealing washer.





NOTE:
Install a new sealing washer.

Torque to: 47 Nm

WARNING: Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1 Lower the vehicle.
2 Fill the transmission with the correct fluid until it runs from the level plug.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Fluid Type Specifications
3 Raise the vehicle.





Torque to: 7 Nm
4 Lower the vehicle.
5 Add an additional 0.5 liters of transmission fluid.





CAUTION: A new O-ring seal is to be installed.

Torque to: 40 Nm
For additional information, refer to Gear Shift Module Service and Repair
6 Connect the Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment. Start and run the engine.
7 Using the diagnostic equipment to monitor the transmission fluid temperature, allow the temperature to reach 50 to 60 degrees C.
8 Move the selector lever from the PARK position, through all the gear positions, pausing in each gear position for 2-3 seconds and return to the PARK position.
9 Raise the vehicle.





NOTE:
With the engine running a small amount of automatic transmission fluid should drip out of the level plug.

NOTE:
Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





CAUTION: A new O-ring seal is to be installed.

Torque to: 7 Nm
For additional information, refer to Engine Undershield Engine Undershield