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| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT CAUTION Before replacing the transmission with a new one, overhauling the existing transmission, or connecting the cooler pipe to the transmission, the A/T fluid cooler line should always be flushed out. In you have an A/T fluid changer, use the A/T fluid changer to flush the A/T fluid. If you do not have an A/T fluid changer, follow the procedure given below.
| Remove the hose shown in the illustration which allows the A/T fluid to flow from the A/T fluid cooler (built into the radiator) to the transmission. CAUTION The engine should be stopped within one minute of it being started. If the A/T fluid has all been discharged before this, stop the engine at that point. Start the engine and discharge the A/T fluid. Driving conditions: N range, idling Discharge amount: Approx. 3.5 L
| Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the transmission case to drain out the remaining A/T fluid. Discharge amount: Approx. 2.0 L Install the drain plug with a gasket in between, and tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N·m CAUTION Stop pouring in the A/T fluid once 5.5 L has been poured in. Pour in new A/T fluid through the oil filler tube. Amount to add: Approx. 2.0 L Repeat the operation in step 2. Pour in new A/T fluid through the oil filler tube. Amount to add: Approx. 3.5 L NOTE: Carry out steps 2 and 7 so that at least 8.0 L has been discharged from the cooler hose. After this, discharge a small quantity of A/T fluid and check for contamination. If the A/T fluid is contaminated, repeat steps 6 and 7.
| Connect the hose which was disconnected in step 1, and then securely re-insert the oil level gauge. Start the engine, and let it run at idle for 1 - 2 minutes. Move the selector lever to all positions once, and then return it to the N position.
| Check that the A/T fluid level on the oil level gauge is at the COLD mark. if it is not up to this mark, add more A/T fluid. Drive the vehicle until the A/T fluid temperature reaches the normal temperature (70 - 80°C), and then re check the A/T fluid level. NOTE: The COLD mark is for reference only; the HOT marks should be used as the standard for judgment. NOTE: A/T fluid temperature using MUT-II/III.
| NOTE: Check the oil level referring to the characteristics chart shown at left if it takes some time until reaching the normal operation temperature of A/T fluid (70 - 80°C.) When A/T fluid is under the specified level, top up A/T fluid. When A/T fluid is over the specified level, drain the excessive A/T fluid from the drain plug to adjust A/T fluid level to the specified level. Securely insert the oil level gauge into the oil filler tube.

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