Procedures

A340E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID:

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL

HINT: Drive the vehicle until the engine and transmission are at normal operating temperature.

Fluid temperature:
70 to 80 °C (158 to 176 °F)





(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
(b) With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L, and then return it to the P position.
(c) Pull out the oil level gage and wipe it clean.
(d) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(e) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is within the HOT range.
If there is any leakage, repair or replace O-rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs or other parts.