Check/top – up

Check/top – up

A Dipstick

CAUTION: Check the fluid level with the vehicle standing on level ground and the engine at normal operating temperature, i.e., the radiator cooling fan comes on.

1. Switch off engine.

CAUTION: Ensure area around top of dipstick tube is clean, do not allow dirt to enter gearbox.

2. Immediately remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean lint free cloth.
3. Re – insert the dipstick.

A Dipstick

B Full mark

C Low mark

4. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. It should be between the full and low marks.
5. If the level is below the low mark, top – up through the dipstick hole to bring it to the full mark. Use DEXRON IID Automatic Transmission Fluid.
6. Refit dipstick.

Drain and refill

A Sealing washer

B Drain plug

1. Bring the transmission up to normal operating temperature (the radiator cooling fan comes on) by driving the vehicle. Park on level ground, switch off engine.
2. Place a suitable container beneath gearbox.
3. Remove gearbox drain plug, discard sealing washer.
4. Drain and discard fluid.
5. Fit drain plug, use a new sealing washer and tighten plug to 50 Nm.

WARNING: Observe due care when draining gearbox fluid, fluid can be very hot.

Data:

Gearbox capacity – drain & refill – 2.4 litres
Gearbox capacity – overhaul – 6.0 litres

6. Fill gearbox through dipstick tube to 'full' mark on dipstick.
7. Start engine and allow to idle for a few minutes then switch off.
8. Re – check fluid level and top – up if necessary.
9. Refit dipstick.