Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
Draining Procedure
Warning
When the transmission is at operating temperatures, take necessary precautions when removing the check/fill plug, to avoid being burned by draining fluid.
Warning
The transmission fluid is hot. Caution must be taken to prevent personal injury when the transmission fluid drains from the transmission.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Standard) Service and Repair.
2. Remove the front compartment splash shield.
Note: Previous to the removing of any plug, clean the surrounding of this plug.
3. Remove the fluid drain plug (1).
4. Drain the transmission fluid into a suitable container.
5. Let the transmission fluid run out for 10 minutes and check the transmission fluid amount. If necessary, fill up the amount to the proper level with the correct fluid.
6. Check the collected transmission oil for burnt oil exhalation, metal chips and other foreign bodies. If this the fact, search for the reason caused by the transmission.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
7. Install the fluid drain plug (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
Filling Procedure
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Remove the engine control module and hang aside.
3. Remove the transmission vent hose (2) and the fluid filler cap (1).
4. Fill the transmission with the proper amount of the correct fluid.
5. Install the fluid filler cap (1) and the transmission vent hose (2).
Fluid Level Check
1. Start the engine.
2. Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about 3 seconds in each range. Then move the shift lever back to PARK (P).
3. Allow the engine to idle 500 - 800 RPM for at least 3 minutes, to allow any fluid frothing to dissipate and the fluid level to stabilize. Release the brake pedal.
Caution:
The transmission fluid level must be checked when the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) is at 85-95°C (185-203°F). If the TFT is not at this temperature, operate the vehicle or allow the fluid to cool as required. Setting the fluid level with a TFT outside this temperature will result in either an under or over-filled transmission. TFT over 95°C under-filled, TFT under 85°C over-filled. An under-filled transmission will cause premature component wear or damage. An over-filled transmission will cause fluid to discharge out the vent tube, fluid foaming, or pump cavitation.
4. Keep the engine running and observe the transmission fluid temperature (TFT), using the Driver Information Center or a scan tool.
Note: The vehicle must be level, with the engine running and the shift lever in the PARK range.
5. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
Warning
The engine must be running when the transmission fluid fill plug is removed, or excessive fluid loss will occur. Transmission fluid may be hot. Since the actual fluid level is unknown, stand clear when removing the fill plug. Have a container ready to capture any lost fluid. Do not turn the engine off with the fill plug removed, as you can be injured by hot transmission fluid being expelled out of the oil fill opening.
6. While the vehicle is idling, remove the fluid level plug (3). Allow any fluid to drain into a drip pan.
* If the fluid is flowing as a steady stream, wait until the fluid begins to drip. Continue with step 12.
* If no fluid comes out, add fluid until it drips out of the fluid level plug hole. Continue with step 7.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the transmission vent hose (2) and the transmission fluid filler cap (1).
9. While the vehicle is idling, add fluid through the fluid filler cap hole, until fluid is flowing as a stream out of the fluid level plug hole. Wait until the fluid is only dripping out of the fluid level plug hole.
10. Install the transmission fluid filler cap (1) and the transmission vent hose (2).
11. Install the engine control module.
12. Raise the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
13. Install the fluid level plug and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Install the front compartment splash shield.
16. Stop the engine.