A960E Automatic Transmission

A960E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID: ADJUSTMENT

1. BEFORE FILLING TRANSMISSION

* This transmission requires Toyota Genuine ATF WS.

* It is necessary to refill the transmission with the correct amount of fluid.

* The vehicle must remain level while adjusting the transmission fluid level.

2. FILL TRANSMISSION PAN WITH FLUID

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and transmission case cover.

(b) Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.

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(d) Reinstall the overflow plug.

3. FILL TRANSMISSION

(a) Fill the transmission with the correct amount of fluid as listed in the table below.

(b) Reinstall the refill plug to avoid fluid splash.

Standard Capacity:

HINT
If you cannot add the listed amount of fluid, do the following:

(1) Install the refill plug.

(2) Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning OFF.

(3) Move the shift lever through entire gear range to circulate fluid.

(4) Wait for 30 seconds with the engine idling.

(5) Stop the engine.

(6) Remove the refill plug and add fluid.

(7) Reinstall the refill plug.

4. CHECK FLUID TEMPERATURE

NOTICE:
The fluid temperature can be confirmed by checking the D shift indicator in the meter or using the Techstream. It is necessary to change to fluid temperature detection mode.

HINT
The fluid temperature should be less than 30°C (86°F) before beginning the fluid temperature check.

(a) When using the Techstream:

(1) Turn the engine switch off.

(2) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(3) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

NOTICE:
* Do not start the engine yet.
* Check that electrical systems such as the air conditioning system, audio system and lighting system are off.
(4) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Active Test / Connect the TC and TE1.

(5) Select the item Data List / A/T Oil Temperature 1.

(6) Check A/T Oil Temperature 1.

NOTICE:
* If the fluid temperature is below 56°C (133°F), proceed to the next step. (Recommended ATF temperature 46°C (115°F) or less.)
* If the fluid temperature is 56°C (133°F) or more, turn the engine switch off and wait until the fluid temperature drops below 46°C (115°F).
(7) Push the Active Test menus: Connect the TC and TE1 / ON.

(8) Start the engine.

(b) When not using the Techstream (using the D shift indicator):

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(1) Connect terminals CG (4) and TC (13) of the DLC3 using SST.

SST : 09843-18040

(2) Start the engine.

NOTICE:
Check that electrical systems such as the air conditioning system, audio system and lighting system are off.

HINT
The indicator lights of the meter blink to output DTCs when terminals CG (4) and TC (13) are connected.

(c) Slowly move the shift lever from P to S, then select each range from S1 to S6 and return the shift lever to P.

(d) Move the shift lever to D, and quickly move back and forth between N and D (once within 1.5 seconds) for at least 6 seconds. This will activate fluid temperature detection mode.

NOTICE:
The D shift indicator remains illuminated for 2 seconds and then goes off.

(e) When using the Techstream:

(1) Move the shift lever to P and press "OFF" on the Active Test display.

(f) When not using the Techstream:

(1) Move the shift lever to P and disconnect terminals CG (4) and TC (13).

(g) Allow the engine to idle until the fluid temperature reaches 46 to 56°C (115 to 133°F).

(h) The D shift indicator will come on again when the fluid temperature reaches 46°C (115°F) and will blink when it exceeds 56°C (133°F).

D Shift Indicator Indication of ATF Temperature

NOTICE:
Perform the fluid level inspection while the D shift indicator is on.

5. CHECK FLUID LEVEL

NOTICE:
The fluid temperature must be between 46°C (115°F) and 56°C (133°F) to accurately check the fluid level.

(a) Remove the overflow plug with the engine idling.

(b) Check that the fluid comes out of the overflow tube.

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(c) If fluid does not come out, proceed to the "Refill Transmission with Fluid" procedure.

If fluid comes out, wait until the overflow slows to a trickle and proceed to the "After Filling Transmission" procedure.

6. REFILL TRANSMISSION WITH FLUID

(a) Install the overflow plug.

(b) Stop the engine.

(c) Remove the refill plug.

(d) Add 0.4 liters (0.42 US qts, 0.35 Imp. qts) of fluid.

(e) Allow the engine to idle and wait for 10 seconds.

(f) Proceed to "Check Fluid Level".

7. AFTER FILLING TRANSMISSION

(a) Install the overflow plug with a new gasket.

Torque : 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)

(b) Stop the engine.

(c) Install the refill plug with a new O-ring.

Torque : 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf)

(d) Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.

Torque : 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)