AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ± On-vehicle Service
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8. Reconnect the hose which was disconnected in step 1
above, and firmly replace the oil level gauge.
9. Start the engine and run it at idle for 1 ± 2 minutes.
10. Move the selector lever through all positions, and then
move it to the N position.
11. Check that the A/T fluid level is at the COLD mark on
the oil level gauge. If the level is lower than this, pour
in more A/T fluid.
12. Drive the vehicle until the A/T fluid temperature rises to
the normal temperature (70 ± 90_C), and then check the
A/T fluid level again.
The A/T fluid level must be at the HOT mark.
NOTE
The COLD level is for reference only; the HOT level should
be regarded as the standard level.
13. Firmly insert the oil level gauge into the oil filler tube.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINE
FLUSHING
Caution
When the transmission has been replaced or overhauled,
or A/T fluid is contaminated, the A/T fluid cooler line
flushing should always be carried out.
1. Disconnect the hose shown in the illustration which
connects the transmission and the A/T fluid cooler (inside
the radiator).
2. Start the engine and let the A/T fluid drain out.
Running conditions: N range with engine idling
Caution
The engine should be stopped within one minute after
it is started. If the A/T fluid has all drained out before
then, the engine should be stopped at that point.
Discharge volume: Approx. 3.4
3. Pour the new A/T fluid in through the oil filler tube.
Adding volume: Approx. 3.4
Caution
Stop pouring if the full volume of A/T fluid cannot
be poured in.