A/T - Correct Fluid Check Plug Identification

No: 44/02/05/NAS

FGN LN307

Ref: 10/02/01/NAS

Issue: 1

Date: March 07, 2005

Correct Identification of Transmission Fluid Check Plug

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

Freelander (LN) All

SITUATION:

POTENTIAL FOR TRANSMISSION DAMAGE

The similarity of the Freelander automatic transmission level inspection plug to surrounding fasteners can lead to loosening of the incorrect bolt with damaging consequences. Care must be taken to ensure that the correct plug is selected when inspecting for correct fluid level in these transmissions.

RESOLUTION:

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT FLUID CHECK

NOTE:
Refer to TIB 10/02/01/NAS for a description of proper fluid level verification process.

Two different plug types have been used during the production of Freelander transmissions. When fluid level inspection is required, careful identification of the correct plug to be removed is vital for the successful completion of the procedure.

Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES must the following fasteners be removed or loosened.

^ Removal of the reduction gear brake band bolt can cause total loss of drive or a substantial reduction in the performance of the transmission.

^ Removal of the parking pawl rod plate retaining bolt (located next to the XYZ switch) will result in gear selection problems/gear lever movement restrictions.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Information Only

DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS:

Information Only

Removal of the incorrect fastener/plug will invalidate any warranty claim made. In normal service, only the fluid level plug, fluid fill plug and drain plug should be removed.

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.

Material allowance is included in labor operation.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

OIL LEVEL CHECK

CAUTION:
Failure to select the correct plug could damage the transmission. The level plug (exploded view box) is installed vertically into the underside of the gearbox casing, alongside the selector cable bracket. Two different designs of the level plug have been used. Both are located in the same position.

^ 5 mm Allen head socket

^ 14 mm Hexagonal head

NOTE:
The level plug closes the lower end of an internal level tube, therefore only excess fluid will be expelled when the plug is removed.





1. Select correct level plug as shown in Figure 1