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1-38 GENERALINFORMATIONAND
MAINTENANCE
11 I Add the recommended
automatic transaxle
fluid to the transaxle through the dipstick tube. You
will need a long necked funnel, or a funnel and tube
to do this. A quick check of the capacities chart later
in this Section will reveal the capacity of the transaxle
in your vehicle. On a first fill after removing the pan
and filter, this number should be cut into a 'hand
checked on the dipstick before refilling.
12. With the transaxle in P, put on the parking
brake, block the front wheels, start the engine and let
it idle. DO NOT RACE THE ENGINE. DO NOT MOVE
THE LEVER THROUGH ITS RANGES.
13. With the lever in Park, check the fluid level. If
it's OK, take the car out for a short drive, park on a
level surface, and check the level again, as outlined
earlier in this section. Add more fluid if necessary. Be
careful not to overfill, which will cause foaming and
w
fluid loss.
n of the transfer case filler
3. Remove the filler and the drain plug and allow
the oil to drain into the drain pan.
4. After the fluid has drained completely, install
the drain plug and tighten to 24 ft. Ibs. (32 Nm).
5. Refill the transfer case to the proper level with
Fig. 184 . . . the transaxle case before in-
stalling the gasket
and
pan onto the case
FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS
Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85W/75W-9OW
conform-
ing to API specifications GL-4 or higher. The oil level
-'-,*I' -nnnh +'* "%om edge of the oil filler hole.
nxfer raw filler nlm and tinhtm
When adding fluid or refilling the transfer case,
use Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85W or 75W-9OW
conforming to API specifications 61-4 or higher.
LEVELCHECK
6. Install the tra .._._. ____ .._. T.-J _.._ .lJ . .._..
to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm).
7. Carefully lower the vehicle.
u See Figure 185
,
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FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS
delivery service, the fluid should be changed accord-
ing to the severe service schedule.
The fluid must be hot before it is drained; a 20
u See Figure 187
Since fluid viscosity range may
vary
depending on
specific temperature range of operation, please refer
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tne transaxle case.
You'll
be very sorry later if you do.
bottom
edge of the transfer case filler 1
1 Fig. 187 Rear axle lubricant application I
*If the drained fluld is
discolored
(brown or
1 plug hole
chart
black),
thick,
or pmmll~
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transaxle trouble
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s, probably due to overheat-
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transaxle should be inspected by a reliable
transaxle specialist to determine the prob-
lem.
5. Remove the pan and gasket.
6. Clean the pan with solvent and allow it to air
dry. If you use a rag to wipe out the pan, you risk
leaving bits of lint behind, which will clog the dinky
hydraulic passages in the bansaxle.
7. Remove the filter retaining bolts and remove
the filter from the valve bodv.
lnsoect each component for leaking. Check the oil
he filler plug. If the oil is contami-
ry to replace it with new oil.
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level by removing t
nated, it is necessa
1. Park the vehi,., -.. ,-.", __. ,"-_.
2. Remove the filler plug and make sure the oil
level reaches the lower edge of the filler plug hole.
3. Check to be sure that the oil is not noticeably
dirty and that it has the proper viscosity.
4. If necessary, add oil through the filler hole until
is runs out of the hole.
to the accompanying chart for the proper fluid for
your vehicle.
LEVEL CHECK
1. Make sure the vehicle is parked on level
ground.
2. Remove the oil fill plug to check the oil level.
3. The oil level is sufficient if it reaches the lower
portion of the filler plug hole. If the fluid is low, add
as required through the filler plug.
To install:
.
8. Install a new filter, then install the retaining
bolts and tighten them to 5 ft. Ibs. (7 Nm).
9. Position the gasket on the pan, then install
the pan. Tighten the bolts evenly and in rotation to
8-9ft. Ibs. (10-12 Nm.). Do not overtighten.
IO. Lower the vehicle.
DRAIN & REFILL
I8
DRAIN & REFILL
u See Figure 188
) See Figure- 14
1. Raise and safely support the vehicle, for access
to the transfer case.
2. Place a suitable drain pan under the transfer
case fluid drain plug.
1. Position the vehicle on a flat surface or raise
and safely support the vehicle in a level position.
2. Place a suitable drain pan under the rear axle.
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