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TURBO HYDRA-MATIC 350 TRANSMISSION
7A3-15
4. Set console gearshift lever in NEUTRAL range and
move it forward against its stop in neutral.
5. Assemble shift cable and pin to transmission range
selector lever, allowing cable to position pin in slot of lever
and then install and tighten nut to 20 lb. ft. torque.
ADJUST NEUTRALIZER SWITCH
Refer to Chassis Electrical Section.
ADJUST DOWNSHIFT (DETENT)
CONTROL CABLE
The downshift cable is adjusted under the hood at the
carburetor in the following manner (Fig. 7A3- 13):
1. With engine off and throttle valves closed (carburetor
off fast idle), position the "snap lock" button in its unlocked
position.
2. Rotate and hold the carburetor over against the wide
open throttle stop.
3. Push "snap lock" into its locked position and release
the carburetor lever.
REPLACING DOWNSHIFT (DETENT)
CONTROL CABLE
When replacing the downshift (detent) cable, it should
first be disconnected from the carburetor lever. This will
provide slack in the cable so that it may easily disconnect at
its transmission end (Fig. 7A3- 13, View C).
CA U TI 0 N :
When removing or installing
downshift cable, do not rock the plastic fitting as
it is being removed from, or inserted into, the
transmission case. This plastic fitting can be
broken through its O-ring groove if mishandled.
It should be removed by pulling straight out of the
case and installed by pushing straight into the
transmission case.
FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS
Automatic transmissions are frequently overfilled
because the fluid level is checked when the fluid is cold and
the dipstick indicates fluid should be added. However, the
low reading is normal since the level will rise as the fluid
temperature increases. A level change of over 3/4 inch will
occur as fluid temperature rises from 60" to 180°F. (16" to
82°C.).
Overfilling can cause foaming and loss of fluid through
the vent. Slippage and transmission failure can result.
Fluid level too low can cause slipping, particularly when
the transmission is cold or the car is on a hill.
Check the transmission fluid level with the engine
running, the shift lever in Park, and the car level.
NOTE: If the vehicle has recently been operated for an
extended period at high speed or in city traffic in hot
weather or the vehicle is being used to pull a trailer, an
accurate fluid level cannot be determined until the fluid
has cooled down, usually about 30 minutes after the
vehicle has been parked.
20
LB.
FT.
2595
I
I
Fig. 7A3-1 1 Column Shift Controls (Typical)
Remove the dipstick and touch the transmission end of
the dipstick cautiously to find out if the fluid is cool, warm
or hot.
Wipe it clean and re-insert until cap seats. Remove
dipstick and note reading.
If the fluid feels cool, about room temperature 65" to
85°F. or (18" to 29"C.), the level should be between the two
dimples below the "ADD" mark.
If it feels warm the level should be close to the "ADD"
mark (either above or below).
If it feels hot (cannot be held comfortably) the level
should be between the "ADD" and "FULL" marks. See Fig.
7A3- 14.
Fluid Drain Intervals
The transmission operating temperature resulting from
the type of driving conditions under which your vehicle is
used is the main consideration in establishing the proper
frequency of transmission fluid changes.
Change the transmission fluid and filter every 15,000
miles if the vehicle is usually driven under one or more of the
following
conditions
which
are
considered
severe
transmission service:
In heavy city traffic.
Where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F.
(32°C.).
In very hilly or mountainous areas.
Frequent trailer pulling.
Commercial use, such as taxi, police car or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter every 60,000 miles.
TURBO HYDRA-MATIC 350 TOWING
INSTRUCTIONS
If a car equipped with Turbo Hydra-matic 350
transmission must be towed, the following precautions must
be observed:
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