Fluid Level Check

Fluid Level Check





Special Tool(s)





Fluid Fill Reference

NOTE: Left side of case is shown.

Check
1. Using the scan tool (WDS), monitor the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) using PID: TFT.
2. Start the vehicle.

3. NOTE: Engine idle speed is approximately 650 rpm.

Run the engine until the transmission fluid temperature is between 27°C - 49°C (80°F - 120°F).





4. Move the range selector lever slowly through each gear, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
5. Place the range selector lever in the PARK position.
6. Raise and support the vehicle with the engine running.





7. If needed, use the special tool to set the vehicle as close to level as possible.
8. Place a suitable drain pan under the vehicle.





9. With the transmission range selector lever in the PARK position, hold the larger drain plug with a wrench and remove the small (center) fluid level indicating plug using a 3/16 inch Allen key.





10. Allow the fluid to drain. Wait approximately one minute. When the fluid comes out as a thin stream or a drip, the fluid is at the correct level.
11. If no fluid comes out of the hole, fluid will need to be added continue with this procedure.





12. Install the special tool into the pan.





13. Using the special tool extract approximately one pint of clean automatic transmission fluid from a suitable container.





14. Using the special tools, fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid.





15. Remove the special tool.





16. Allow the fluid to drain. Wait approximately one minute. When the fluid comes out as a thin stream or drip, the fluid is at the correct level. If no fluid drains from the plug keep adding fluid in 1/2 pint increments until the fluid starts to drain from the plug.





17. Remove the special tool from the pan.





18. Reinstall the small (center) fluid level indicating plug using a 3/16 inch Allen key.





19. Remove the special tool.
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Remove the WDS.





22. Check the operation of the transmission by moving the range selector lever slowly through each gear, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
23. Raise and support the vehicle with the engine running and check for any leaks.
24. Lower the vehicle and shut off the engine.