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E2. CHANGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
SPECIFICATIONS
Automatic transmission fluid
 Quantity
 Remarks
DIA QUEEN ATF SP III
 7.7 L
 F4A42
8.1 L
 W4A42
8.8 L
 W5A51

CHANGE PROCEDURE
If you have an ATF changer, use the ATF changer to flush the ATF. If you do not have an ATF changer, follow the procedure given below.
           
  1. Remove the hose shown in the illustration which allows the ATF to flow from the ATF cooler (built into the radiator) to the transmission.
  1. Start the engine and discharge the ATF.
    Driving conditions: N range, idling
    2.  CAUTION
     The engine should be stopped within one minute of it being started. If the ATF has all been discharged before this, stop the engine at that point.
    Discharge amount: Approx. 3.5 L
       
  1. Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the transmission case to drain out the remaining ATF.
    2. Discharge amount: Approx. 2.0 L
  1. Install the drain plug with a gasket in between, and tighten it to the specified torque.
    2. Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N·m
  1. Pour in new ATF through the oil filler tube.
    2. Amount to add: Approx. 5.5 L
     CAUTION
     Stop pouring in the ATF once 5.5 L has been poured in.
  1. Repeat the operation in step 2.
  1. Pour in new ATF through the oil filler tube.
    2. 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 ATF and check for contamination. If the ATF is contaminated, repeat steps 6 and 7.
           
  1. Connect the hose which was disconnected in step 1, and then securely re-insert the oil level gauge.
  1. Start the engine, and let it run at idle for 1 - 2 minutes.
  1. Move the selector lever to all positions once, and then return it to the N position.
  1. Check that the ATF level on the oil level gauge is at the COLD mark. If it is not up to this mark, add more ATF.
       
  1. Drive the vehicle until the ATF temperature reaches the normal temperature (70 - 80°C), and then re-check the ATF level.
    The ATF level must be between the HOT marks.
    2. NOTE: 
    1. The COLD mark is for reference only; the HOT marks should be used as the standard for judgment.
    1. Measure ATF temperature using MUT-II/III.
      2.    
    1. Check the oil level referring to the characteristics chart if it takes some time until reaching the normal operation temperature of ATF (70 - 80°C.)
  1. When ATF is under the specified level, top up ATF. When ATF is over the specified level, drain the excessive ATF from the drain plug to adjust ATF level to the specified level.
  1. Securely insert the oil level gauge into the oil filler tube.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINE FLUSHING
           
  1. Remove the hose shown in the illustration which allows the ATF to flow from the ATF cooler (built into the radiator) to the transmission.
  1. Start the engine and discharge the ATF.
    Driving conditions: N range, idling
    2.  CAUTION
     The engine should be stopped within one minute of it being started. If the ATF has all been discharged before this, stop the engine at that point.
    Discharge amount: Approx. 3.5 L
  1. Pour in new ATF through the oil filler tube.
    2. Amount to add: Approx. 3.5 L
     CAUTION
     Stop pouring in the ATF once 3.5 L has been poured in.
  1. Repeat the operation in step 2 and 3.
    2. NOTE: Carry out steps 2 and 3 so that at least 8.0 L has been discharged from the cooler hose. After this, discharge a small quantity of ATF and check for contamination. If the ATF is contaminated, repeat steps 2 and 3.
  1. Carry out the procedure in "CHANGE PROCEDURE" from step 2 onwards.
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