Standard Procedure - Fluid/Filter Service; Standard Procedure - Transmission Fill - Chrysler Vehicle User Manual

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FLUID AND FILTER (Continued)
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID/FILTER
SERVICE
NOTE: Only fluids of the type labeled Mopar
ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid, should be
used in the transmission sump. A filter change
should be made at the time of the transmission oil
change. The magnet (on the inside of the oil pan)
should also be cleaned with a clean, dry cloth.
NOTE: If the transmission is disassembled for any
reason, the fluid and filter should be changed.
(1) Raise vehicle on a hoist. Place a drain con-
tainer with a large opening, under transmission oil
pan.
(2) Loosen pan bolts and tap the pan at one corner
to break it loose allowing fluid to drain, then remove
the oil pan.
(3) Install a new filter and o-ring on bottom of the
valve body and tighten retaining screws to 5 N·m (40
in. lbs.).
(4) Clean the oil pan and magnet. Reinstall pan
using new Mopar Silicone Adhesive sealant. Tighten
oil pan bolts to 19 N·m (165 in. lbs.).
(5) Pour four quarts of Mopar ATF+4, Automatic
Transmission Fluid, through the dipstick opening.
(6) Start engine and allow to idle for at least one
minute. Then, with parking and service brakes
applied, move selector lever momentarily to each
position, ending in the park or neutral position.
Fig. 154 42RLE Fluid Temperature Chart
(7) Check the transmission fluid level and add an
appropriate amount to bring the transmission fluid
level to 3mm (1/8 in.) below the lowest mark on the
dipstick.
(8) Recheck the fluid level after the transmission
has reached normal operating temperature (180°F.).
(9) To prevent dirt from entering transmission,
make certain that dipstick is fully seated into the
dipstick opening.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION
FILL
To avoid overfilling transmission after a fluid
change or overhaul, perform the following procedure:
(1) Remove dipstick and insert clean funnel in
transmission fill tube.
(2) Add following initial quantity of Mopar ATF
+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid, to transmission:
(a) If only fluid and filter were changed, add 6
pints (3 quarts) of ATF +4 to transmission.
(b) If transmission was completely overhauled,
or torque converter was replaced or drained, add
10 pints (5 quarts) of ATF +4 to transmission.
(3) Apply parking brakes.
(4) Start and run engine at normal curb idle speed.
(5) Apply service brakes, shift transmission through
all gear ranges then back to NEUTRAL, set parking
brake, and leave engine running at curb idle speed.
(6) Remove funnel, insert dipstick and check fluid
level. If level is low, add fluid to bring level to
MIN mark on dipstick. Check to see if the oil level
is equal on both sides of the dipstick. If one side is
noticably higher than the other, the dipstick has
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