Where the reverse side of the dipstick carries marks denoted
'HOI',
the fluid level check may be carried
out
with the
transmission
at
normal
operating
temperature.
The
procedure is as described above except that the vehicle must
be driven for
25-30
km
(15
miles) to
warm
the transmission.
The check is
then
carried
out
using
the
'Hor side of the
dipstick.
When
operating
at
high
ambient
temperatures
and
on
dirt roads, periodically inspect
and
remove
dust
and
mud
deposits
from
the
slots
and
screen
on
the
underside
of
the
torque
converter
housing,
and
from
the
underside
of
the
transmission
011
sump
these, deposits can adversely
affect
proper
cooling
of
the
unit.
Renew
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid
and
Filter
Borg Warner
automatic
transmission
(TR
and Rover
3500)
It is
recommended
that
at intervals of
48,000
km
(30
000
miles) the
oil
strainer be replaced using
the
following
procedure:-
CAUTION:
Utmost
cleanliness
must
be maintained at all
times during
this
procedure.
(1) Drain the transmission by removing the filler tube and
nut
from
the
boss.
(2) Remove
the
oil pan.
(3) Remove
the
oil strainer and gasket.
MAINTENANCE
AND
ADJUSTMENTS
(4) Fit a
new
strainer and gasket.
tightening
the securing
bolts to a
torque
of
0.23
to
0.35
kgf m
(1
7 to
2.5
Ibf
hI.
(5) Clean
out
the
oil
pan and refit
it
using a
new
gasket.
Tighten the securing bolts evenly to a
torque
of
0,69
to
1.1
kgf m (5
to
8 Ibf in).
(6) Relit
the
liIIer tube and securing nut
(7)
Add
transmission fluid until
the
level is correct on
the
transmission
dipstick
before running the engine and
topping
up
the
fluid level in accordance
with
the
procedure detailed under Check/top-up
automatic
transmission fluid in this handbook.
1674
Fig.
9
va
automatic
transmission
fluid
level
dipstick
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