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Replacing Transmission Oil Filter
Final Drive Cover Remova l
Checking Power Steering
Fluid Level
Check the fluid level at each engine oil
change period . To make an accurate fluid
level check :
1.
Drive vehicle several miles, making
frequent
starts
and
stops,
to
bring
transmission
up
to
normal operating
temperature (approx . 190-200° F .) (88-93° C .) .
2. Park vehicle on a level surface.
3. Apply parking brake .
4.
Place selector lever in "PARK" an d
leave engine running.
5. Open all windows, then remove engine
cover .
6. Remove dipstick and wipe clean .
7. Reinsert dipstick until cap seats .
8. Remove dipstick and note reading.
If fluid level is at or below the "ADD"
mark, add sufficient fluid to raise the leve l
to the "FULL" mark . One pint raises the
level from "ADD" to "FULL . "
Do not
overfill . Refer to the Maintenance Schedule
folder for servicing interval .
TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER
REPLACEMEN T
NOTE :
Have a drain pan ready a s
lubricant will begin to drain as bolts ar e
loosened .
1.
Remove (13) bottom pan attaching
screws .
2.
Remove bottom pan and discar d
gasket .
3.
Remove
and
discard
oil
filte r
assembly .
4.
Install new 0-ring seal on new filte r
and intake pipe and filter assembly an d
install .
5. Using a new pan gasket, install pan .
Torque attaching screws to 12 foot-pounds .
6. Add four (4) quarts of DEXRON ® I I
automatic transmission fluid and check flui d
as noted above .
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