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Automatic Transmission

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  1. Position vehicle on lift. Apply handbrake and position chocks under front and rear wheels. Connect TestBook/T4 to monitor transmission fluid temperature.
  2. Start engine and move selector lever from Park through all gear positions, pausing in each gear position for 2-3 seconds and return to Park position.
  3. Clean area around filler/level plug. See Fig 1 . With the engine running, remove filler/level plug and allow excess fluid to drain off.
  4. If no fluid loss is apparent when filler/level plug is removed, with the engine at idle, continue to fill transmission with recommended fluid until a small thread of fluid runs from oil filler/level plug hole.
  5. Move selector lever from Park through each gear position and return to Park, allowing any excess fluid to drain off. See RECOMMENDED FLUID  .
  6. Fit NEW sealing washer and tighten filler/level plug to 35 N.m (26 lbs. ft.). Lower vehicle. Turn engine off. Disconnect TestBook/T4.
Fig 1: Check & Top-Up A/T Fluid
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