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G. Final Transmission Fluid Fill-Up and Check

G. FINAL TRANSMISSION FLUID FILL-UP AND CHECK:

WARNING:
Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury from contusions and burns if you insert your hands into the engine when it is started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving off by itself. Wear properly fastened and close-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

CAUTION:
Transmission oil temperature readings are taken using the StarSCAN(R) tool. The transmission oil temperature can be read ONLY when the gear selector and transmission are in either the Reverse "R" or in one of the Drive "D" (forward gear) positions. Always set the vehicle park brake AND apply the vehicle service brake when taking transmission oil temperature readings. Take a transmission oil temperature reading and return the transmission to the Park "P" position. When the vehicle is in either Park "P" or Neutral "N" the StarSCAN(R) displays the ENGINE coolant temperature (not the transmission oil temperature).

1. Monitor the transmission oil temperature:

a. Set the vehicle parking brake.

b. Connect the StarSCAN(R) to the vehicle diagnostic link connector.

c. Apply the vehicle service brake. Start the engine and let it run at idle speed with the transmission selector in the Park "P" position.

d. With the service brake applied, shift through the transmission modes several times with the vehicle stationary and the engine idling.

e. Return the transmission selector to the Park "P" position.

f. With the engine running, allow the transmission to warm up.

g. Apply the vehicle service brake, shift the transmission into Reverse "R" or Drive "D" position, and monitor the transmission oil temperature using the StarSCAN(R). Shift the transmission back into the Park "P" position.

h. Continue to monitor the transmission oil temperature until the transmission oil temperature is within the temperature range of the Transmission Fluid Graph (Fig. 6). Place the transmission selector in the Park "P" position.

NOTE:
Always check the oil level while the engine is running and the transmission selector is in the Park "P" position.

NOTE:
For the LX/LE (300/Magnum/charger), the handle end of special tool 9336 transmission oil dipstick may protrude from the fill tube when installed.





2. On the LX/LE, remove the dipstick tube cap. Push the transmission oil dipstick (Special Tool 9336) into the transmission fill tube until the dipstick tip contacts the oil pan. Pull out the dipstick and read the transmission oil level. Repeat if necessary.

a. Check transmission oil temperature using the StarSCAN(R).

b. The transmission Oil Dipstick 9336 has indicator marks every 10 mm. Determine the height of the oil level on the dipstick. Using the height, the transmission temperature, and the Transmission Fluid Graph (Fig. 6), determine if the transmission oil level is correct.

c. Add or remove oil as necessary and recheck the oil level.

d. Once the oil level is correct, install the dipstick tube cap.

3. Proceed to Section H - Reset Transmission "Learned Adaptives" Using the StarSCAN(R).
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