Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
Draining Procedure
Warning
When the transmission is at operating temperatures, take necessary precautions when removing the check/fill plug, to avoid being burned by draining fluid.
Warning
The transmission fluid is hot. Caution must be taken to prevent personal injury when the transmission fluid drains from the transmission.
Note: Previous to the removing of any plug, clean the surrounding area of this plug.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement Service and Repair.
3. Remove the fluid drain plug (1).
4. Drain the transmission fluid into a suitable container.
5. Let the transmission fluid run out for 10 minutes and check the transmission fluid amount. If necessary, fill up the drained amount to the proper level with the correct fluid. Refer to and Fluid Capacity Specifications (6T40/45/50) Capacity Specifications.
6. Check the collected transmission oil for burnt oil exhalation, metal chips and other foreign bodies. If this the fact, search for the reason caused by the transmission.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
7. Install the fluid drain plug (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
Filling Procedure
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Without disconnecting the electrical connector, remove the engine control module and hang aside.
* For 2.4L gasoline engine, refer to Engine Control Module Replacement Service and Repair.
* For 2.0L gasoline engine, refer to Engine Control Module Replacement Service and Repair.
3. Remove the transmission vent hose (2) and the fluid filler cap (1).
4. Fill the transmission with the proper amount of the correct fluid. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications (6T40/45/50) Capacity Specifications.
5. Install the fluid filler cap (1) and the transmission vent hose (2).
Fluid Level Check
1. Start the engine.
2. Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about 3 seconds in each range. Then move the shift lever back to PARK (P).
3. Allow the engine to idle between 500 to 800 RPM for at least 3 minutes, to allow any fluid frothing to dissipate and the fluid level to stabilize. Release the brake pedal.
Caution:
The transmission fluid level must be checked when the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) is at 85-95°C (185-203°F). If the TFT is not at this temperature, operate the vehicle or allow the fluid to cool as required. Setting the fluid level with a TFT outside this temperature will result in either an under or over-filled transmission. TFT over 95°C under-filled, TFT under 85°C over-filled. An under-filled transmission will cause premature component wear or damage. An over-filled transmission will cause fluid to discharge out the vent tube, fluid foaming, or pump cavitation.
4. Keep the engine running and observe the transmission fluid temperature (TFT), using the driver information center or a scan tool.
Note: The vehicle must be level, with the engine running and the shift lever in the PARK range.
5. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
Warning: Refer to Checking Hot Transmission Fluid through Drain Plug Hole Warning Service Precautions.
6. While the vehicle is idling, remove the fluid level plug (3). Allow any fluid to drain into a drip pan.
* If the fluid is flowing as a steady stream, wait until the fluid begins to drip. Continue with step 11.
* If no fluid comes out, add fluid until it drips out of the fluid level plug hole. Continue with step 7.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the transmission vent hose (2) and the transmission fluid filler cap (1).
9. While the vehicle is idling, add fluid through the fluid filler cap hole, until fluid is flowing as a stream out of the fluid level plug hole. Wait until the fluid is only dripping out of the fluid level plug hole.
10. Raise the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
11. Install the fluid level plug (3) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Stop the engine.
14. Install the transmission fluid filler cap (1) and the transmission vent hose (2).
15. Install the engine control module.
* For 2.4L gasoline engine, refer to Engine Control Module Replacement Service and Repair.
* For 2.0L gasoline engine, refer to Engine Control Module Replacement Service and Repair.
16. Raise the vehicle.
17. Install the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement Service and Repair.
18. Lower the vehicle.