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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
[01080] 1-5
10 . Automatic Transmission
Fluid
A: INSPECTION
1 ) Drive vehicle several km (miles) to bring automatic
transmission fluid (ATF) up to normal operation temper-
ature . Normal operating temperature is 60 to 80°C (140
to 176°F) .
2) Park vehicle on a level surface .
3) After selecting all positions, place selector lever in
"P" position and run engine on at idling speed .
4) Remove level gauge and wipe it clean.
5) Reinsert the level gauge all the way.
6) Remove it again and note reading . If the fluid level is
below the center between high and low marks, add
recommended ATF until the fluid level is within the
specified range (above the center between high and low
marks.) When transmission is hot, the level should be
above the center of upper and lower marks, and when it
is cold, the level should be below the center of these
two marks .
ATF level gauge hole also serves as fluid filler .
NOTE :
Do not fill the fluid above upper point of level gauge.
Recommended
automatic transmission
fluid
(ATF
Dexron II)
-Upper level
"
-L
ower level " -Upper level
J
Lower level
J
0
F-
J
O
O
S
V
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Fig. 39
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
(Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first)
Months
3
15
22 .5
30
37 .5
45
52 .5
60
x1,000 km
4.8
24
36
48
60
72
84
96
x1,000
miles
3
r
7 .
15
22 .5
30
37 .5
45
52 .5
60
I
Recommended
automatic transmission fluid (ATF
Dexron II)
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Drain fluid by removing drain plug after allowing the
engine to cool for 3 to 4 hours .
Front differential drain plug
\
°
1
ATT drain plug
---~
9
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Fig. 40
2) Reinstall drain plug after draining fluid, and tighten it
to the specified torque .
Tightening torque :
25 Nom (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-Ib)
a . Be sure to place a gasket between oil pan and drain
plug.
b . Replace the gasket with new one .
3) Fill ATF through the fluid level gauge hole .
Fluid capacity :
9 .5-9.8e (10 .0-10 .4 US qt,8.4-8 .6Impqt)
4) Run the vehicle until the ATF temperature rises to 60
to 80°C (140 to 176°F) and the check the ATF level .
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