Fluid Level Checking Procedure

17. Hand start all of the bottom pan bolts. (Follow the torque sequence listed in Figure 6.) Torque all bolts to 3 N-m (27 lbs.in.) in the sequence shown in Figure 6, then to 6 N-m (53 lbs.in.), then finally to 12 N-m (106 lbs.in.).

IMPORTANT:
The final torque specification of 12 N-m (106 lbs.in.) must not be exceeded. If this specification is exceeded, the bottom pan gasket and case could be damaged and a transaxle fluid leak may result.

18. Add four quarts of transmission fluid and top off fluid levels as necessary per the following fluid level checking procedure.

Fluid Level Cbecking Procedure:

To accurately check fluid level of the Hydra-Matic 4T80-E transaxle, the unit must be at normal operating temperature (180-200~F, 82-93~C - parameter PD77 gives the transaxle temperature in Celsius).

1. Park vehicle on a level surface with transaxle at normal operating temperature.

2. With foot on brake, move shift level through each range pausing for about three seconds in each range ending in park.

3. Apply parking brake.

4. Let engine idle for three minutes.

5. Remove transaxle fluid level indicator, wipe clean, and reinsert fully twisting closed.

6. Wait three seconds and remove indicator.

7. Read both sides of indicator and use lowest level. Fluid level must be within the "hot" cross-hatched area.

NOTE:
If the brake pedal is applied during this procedure, it may affect the fluid level reading.

Parts are expected to be available on February 8, 1993.