Condition of Transmission Fluid, Check
(AF13-II)
Note: A check of the
colour and smell of the automatic transmission fluid provides
initial diagnostic data on the condition of the mechanical
components of the automatic transmission.
Remove
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Preparatory measures:
- Vehicle horizontal
- Handbrake on
- Brake pedal actuated
- Engine idling, warmed up
- Selector lever moved once through all positions from P to 1 and
back again to P
- Engine OFF
- Drain small quantities of transmission fluid and fill into
glass
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2. |
Check colour and smell of drained transmission fluid:
- If the transmission fluid is red, not discoloured and without
particles, continue troubleshooting in accordance with Corsa-C
checking instructions "Automatic 4-speed transmission AF13-II"
- If the transmission fluid is discoloured brown/black and smells
burnt, it is advisable to dismantle the transmission to examine the
liner plates of the respective clutches (C) or brake (B) and
replace them if necessary
- If there is a large proportion 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
3. |
Attach oil drain bolt to transmission with new seal ring 40 Nm
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4. |
Check transmission fluid level and correct if necessary
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