Flow Test

NOTE: The transmission linkage adjustment, fluid level and tube pressure must be within specification before performing this test.

1. Remove fluid level indicator from fluid filler tube.
2. Place a funnel in filler tube.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist and position suitable safety stands under vehicle.





4. Remove cooler return tube (lower fitting) from fitting on transmission case.
5. Connect one end of a hose to the cooler return tube and route the other end of the hose up to a point where it can be inserted into a funnel at the fluid filler tube.
6. Remove safety stands and lower vehicle. Insert end of hose into funnel.
7. START engine and run at idle with transmission in NEUTRAL.
8. When fluid flowing from hose is all liquid, an adequate amount of fluid should be observed (approximately 1 liter (1 quart) delivered in 30 seconds). If adequate flow is observed, test is complete.
9. If flow is not adequate, STOP engine. Disconnect hose from cooler return tube and connect it to torque converter-out tube (upper fitting) on case.
10. Repeat Steps 7 and 8.
a. If flow is now approximately 1 liter (1 quart) in 30 seconds, perform Transmission Fluid Cooler-Backflushing/Cleaning. Service and Repair
b. If flow is still not approximately 1 liter (1 quart) in 30 seconds, service the pump and/or torque converter.