AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

Fluid

17steps
~102min
5/5difficulty
010203040505.94N·mlb·ft
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Components and Component Location

Component location

1. Automatic transmission
2. Drain plug gasket
3. Drain plug
4. ATF level check plug
5. Check Plug Seal. ATF Level
6. ATF Injection Plug O-Ring
7. ATF Injection Plug (Eye Bolt)

Repair Procedures

MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

ATF Level Check

  1. Remove the eye bolt (A).
  2. Add 700 cc of ATF SP-IV through the ATF injection port.
  3. Start the engine. (Do not apply the brake and accelerator at the same time.)
  4. Make sure the oil temperature sensor temperature is within 50 ~ 60 °C using GDS.
  5. Slowly move the shift lever from "P" to "D", then from "D" to "P", and repeat this at a slow pace.
  6. Raise the vehicle, then remove the engine undercover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Compartment Under Cover")
  7. Remove the ATF level check plug (A) from the valve body cover.
  8. If ATF flows from the level plug in a thin, steady stream, the ATF level is normal. Then complete the procedure and tighten the ATF level check plug.
  9. Install the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Compartment Under Cover")
  10. Lower the vehicle using the hoist, then tighten the eye bolt.

    Eye bolt tightening torque: 4.9 ~ 5.9 N·m

REPLACEMENT

  1. Raise the vehicle, then remove the engine undercover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Compartment Under Cover")
  2. Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall it after the ATF has been completely drained.Drain plug tightening torque: 33.3 ~ 43 N·m
  3. Lower the vehicle using the hoist and remove the eye bolt (B).
  4. Add approximately 5 liters of ATF through the filler hole.
  5. Check the ATF level. (Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")
  6. Then complete the ATF level check procedure and install the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Compartment Under Cover")
  7. Lower the vehicle using the hoist, then tighten the eye bolt.

    Eye bolt tightening torque: 4.9 ~ 5.9 N·m

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