Skyhawk L4-121 2.0L VIN K TBI (1987)
Fluid - A/T: Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Proper Fluid Level Checking Procedure
Bulletin
88-7-1
Date
Aug. '87
Ref. No.
88-004-7
Corp. Ref. No. 877101
SUBJECT:
PROPER FLUID LEVEL CHECKING PROCEDURE
MODELS AFFECTED: ALL THM 125C, 200-4R AND 440-T4 EQUIPPED VEHICLES
BULLETIN COVERS
This bulletin outlines proper hot and cold fluid level checking procedures for the transmissions and transaxles listed above.
SERVICE ACTION
To obtain a proper "cold" fluid level check for listed transmissions and transaxles:
1.
Start vehicle and let idle in Park* for 3 minutes.
*a. THM 440-T4 - Start vehicle and cycle gear range selector through 1, 2, D, 0D, and R, for approximately 3 seconds in each range. Complete
"cold" check preparation by letting vehicle idle in Park for 3 minutes.
2.
With vehicle level, accessories turned off, and engine idling in Park, check fluid level.
3.
Fluid level should be indicated as outlined below:
FIGURE 1
THM 200-4R
When cold, 27~C (80~F), a full THM 200-4R transmission will show the fluid level to be below the "Add" mark on the fluid level indicator (refer
to Figure 1). As the transmission warms to normal operating temperature, the fluid expands raising the level to within the cross-hatched area on the
fluid level indicator.