Vanden Plas L6-4.2L (1982)
With the accelerator pedal depressed, check that the lobe of the cam fully depresses the down-shift valve.
Refit the oil pan. smear the new gasket with grease.
Tighten bolts by diagonal selection to the specified torque figure.
CAUTION: Due to the method of construction it is not possible to completely drain the transmission fluid, and this should be taken into account when
the transmission is being refilled.
Fill the transmission to the "MAX" mark on the dipstick.
Apply the handbrake and select "P" position.
Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
Fig. 21
With the engine still running. withdraw the dipstick (1, Fig. 21). wipe clean and replace.
Immediately withdraw the dipstick and note the reading on the "HOT" side of the dipstick (2.Fig 21).
If necessary, add fluid to bring the level on the dipstick to "MAX" (3, Fig 21).
NOTE: The difference between the "MAX" and "MIN" marks on the dipstick represents approximately 0.75 litre (1½ pints. 2 U.S. pints)
