Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

Material:

Material

Drain
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





2. Remove the fluid fill plug fluid level indicator assembly located on the passenger side front portion of the transmission case. Removal of the plug will relieve any vacuum that might have built up in the transmission. This will aid in allowing the fluid pan to be easily removed when the bolts are removed.





3. Remove the transmission fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.





4. Install the transmission fluid pan.
^ Tighten to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the fluid fill plug.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).

Transmission Fluid Refill

CAUTION: The vehicle should not be driven if the fluid level is low as internal failure could result.

CAUTION: The fluid fill plug is located near the exhaust system. The exhaust will be extremely hot during this procedure.

NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high highway speeds, in city traffic, during hot weather or while pulling a trailer, the fluid must cool down to obtain an accurate reading.

NOTE: If the transmission starts to slip, shifts slowly or shows signs of fluid leaking, the fluid level should be checked.

1. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified, can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.

Fill the transmission.
^ If a transmission overhaul has been carried out the transmission needs to be filled with transmission fluid prior to carrying out the rest of the refill and the transmission fluid level check procedures.
^ Using the special tool, add 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid fill hole.

2. If all new transmission fluid has been added to the transmission, start the engine and allow the transmission fluid to warm up.
3. This transmission is equipped with a thermal bypass located in the case. This thermal bypass valve will shut off fluid flowing to the fluid cooler if the fluid temperature falls below normal operating temperature. For this reason the following 2 steps must be carried out before checking the fluid level or following any repairs that open the transmission cooler tubes. This procedure makes sure that the cooling system has been purged of any air in the system.
^ Using a diagnostic tool, verify that the transmission fluid temperature is above 93°C (200°F).
^ With the transmission selector lever in PARK increase the rpm to 2,000 and hold for one minute. This will circulate the transmission fluid through the torque converter and the cooling system eliminating any trapped air in the cooling system.

4. Using a diagnostic tool, verify that the transmission fluid temperature is between 80°C - 85°C (175°F - 185°F).

5. With the transmission in PARK, the engine at idle (600-750 rpm) and foot pressed on the brake, move the range selector lever through each gear and allow engagement of each gear. Place the transmission range selector lever in the P position.
6. With the engine idling (600-750 rpm) in PARK, position it on a hoist.





7. Remove the fluid fill plug fluid level indicator assembly located on the passenger side front portion of the transmission case.





8. Separate the fluid level indicator from the fill plug.





9. Wipe the fluid level indicator clean. Reinstall the fluid level indicator only back into the fill plug hole to check the fluid level. Repeat this until a consistent reading is established.





10. Install the special tool into the fluid fill hole.





11. Fill the special tool with approximately one pint of clean automatic transmission fluid.





12. Hang the special tool under the vehicle, upright and close to the transmission.





13. Connect the special tools.
^ Connect the open end of the fluid hose from the special tool onto the special took from the transmission case.





14. Apply a maximum of 206.85 kPa (30 psi) to the open end of the vacuum/pressure hose from the special tool. Fluid will immediately start flowing out of the special tool into the transmission.

15. NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission. The fluid level must be at the upper level of the crosshatch mark. If the transmission fluid is overfull, fluid must be drained to the correct level.





Reinstall the fluid level indicator only back into the fill plug hole to check the fluid level. Repeat this until a consistent reading is established.





16. A "FULL" reading must be established.





17. Install the fluid fill plug.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).