Replacement Of Automatic Transmission Fluid - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
HOT RANGE
66 C TO 76 C
(150 F T O
170
F)
Use the COOL (10") range as a rough reference
only.
5. Ensure that the ATF level is in the HOT (65") range. Add
ATF to the specification, if necessary.
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COOL RANGE
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22 ~ ~ 0 3 5 ~
DO NOT
P O
F TO 95 F)
DRIVE MARK
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Condition
Note
Determine whether the automatic transmission
should be disassembled by carefully observing the
condition of the ATF.
If the ATF is muddy and varnished, it indicates
burnt drive plates.
1. Check the ATF for discoloration.
2. Check the ATF for any unusual smell.
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REPLACEMENT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID
1. Loosen the pan attaching bolts to drain the fluid from the
transmission.
2. When all the fluid has drained from the transmission,
remove and thoroughly clean the pan.
3. Discard the pan gasket.
4. Place a new gasket on the pan, and install the pan on the
transmission.
Tightening torque:
11-13 N-m (1.2-1.3 kgf-m, 8-10 ft-lbf)
5.
Add the specified fluid to the transmission through the
dipstick tube.
Fluid specification: ATF Mercons V
Caution:
Use only Mercon V@ ATF or equivalent. Use of any
other fluids
may
result in a transmission function
or failure.
6. Check the fluid level following the room temperature
checking procedures.
Note
If it is necessary to perform a complete drain and
refill, it will be necessary to remove the residual
fluid from the cooler lines and flush the cooler lines
completely.
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