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"Transmission Fluid Condition, Check"
Note: A check on the
colour and smell of the automatic transmission fluid provides
initial diagnostic data on the condition of the mechanical
components of the automatic transmission.
Test conditions:
- Vehicle horizontal
- Handbrake on
- Brake pedal actuated
- Engine idling, warmed up
 Remove
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Move selector lever through all the positions and back
again
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Change gear from "P" to "1"
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Change gear from "1" to "P"
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Drain off a small amount of transmission fluid
Note: Place collecting
pan underneath - transmission fluid will escape
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AF17 / AF22: Unscrew oil drain bolt
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AF40: Unscrew fluid checking bolt
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Pour transmission fluid into a glass
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Check the colour and odour of the drained fluid
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If the transmission fluid is red, not cloudy and contains no
particles, continue fault diagnosis as specified by the test
instructions
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If the transmission fluid is brown/black, cloudy and smells
burnt, we recommend dismantling the transmission to check the liner
plates of the respective clutches (C) or brake (B)
Note: Replace damaged
components.
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If there is a high percentage of metal particles in the
transmission fluid then it is recommended that the transmission be
replaced with one that has been overhauled.
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Install
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Tighten oil drain bolt / fluid checking bolt
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Check transmission fluid level 
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