Fluid level check and top-up - Hot level (Automatic gearbox - JF403E)

Fluid level check and top-up - Hot level

NOTE: Warm up engine and transmission by driving the vehicle on the road for at least 10 minutes. Do not switch engine off. Always check fluid level with vehicle standing on level surface and transmission at operating temperature.

1. Apply hand brake.
2. With the engine idling, move the selector lever slowly through each selector position.
3. Stop in each position long enough for the gear to engage.
4. Return selector to ’P’ position.

5. Remove and wipe dip stick with lint free cloth.
6. Re-insert dipstick and wait several seconds, remove dipstick and fluid level should be within the ’H’ range on the dipstick.
7. Top-up if required, through the dipstick hole with DEXRON II D type automatic transmission fluid. Refit dipstick.

Fluid drain and refill

Service repair no - 44.24.02

NOTE: It is recommended that the gearbox fluid pan is removed and cleaned at the 60,000 mile/96,000 km service.

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

1. Remove dipstick
2. Place a container under gearbox.

3. Remove gearbox drain plug and allow fluid to drain.
4. Clean drain plug, fit NEW sealing washer and tighten plug to 44 Nm.
5. Refill gearbox with automatic transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.
6. Check level as described in, Fluid level check and top-up - Cold level.