Lubrication System, Drain and Refill

LUBRICATION SYSTEM, DRAIN AND REFILL





- Raise the vehicle on a ramp.

- Position a drain tin below the transmission unit.

- Release and remove the fluid pan drain plug.

- Allow the fluid to drain.

- Clean the drain plug, including the magnet and the fluid pan drain plug face.

- Fit and tighten the fluid pan drain plug.

- Remove the drain tin from below the transmission unit.

- Lower the vehicle on the ramp.

- Open the hood and fit a suitable fender cover.

- Remove and wipe the dipstick.

WARNING: FOR 1996MY NORTH AMERICAN SPECIFICATION VEHICLES FITTED WITH THE 4.OL SC (AJ16 SUPERCHARGED ENGINES), THE DIPSTICK TUBE MUST BE REPOSITIONED AS SHOWN IN FIG. 1B, FOR INSERTION OF THE FUNNEL TO AVOID ANY SPILLAGE OF FLUID INTO THE CATALYST SURROUND.

- For 1996MY North American Vehicles fitted with the 4.OL SC engine, release the screw (1 Fig. 1A) reposition the dipstick tube as shown in (Fig. 1B), and secure the screw.

- Fit a funnel to the dipstick tube.

- Initially fill the transmission with 4.5 liters of fluid.

- Remove the funnel.

- Open the front door.

- Check that the parking brake is applied.

- Start the engine.

- Apply the footbrake.

- Run the shift lever through all positions, finally returning to the Park position.

- Release the footbrake.

- Insert the dipstick, then remove and inspect the level.

- Fit the funnel to the dipstick tube.

- Fill the transmission to the 'COLD' level mark on the dipstick with the correct fluid.

CAUTION: On no account should the vehicle be driven unless the fluid level is at the 'COLD' level and the system primed.

- Remove the funnel.

- Replace the dipstick.

- For 1996 MY North American Vehicles fitted with the 4.OL SC engine, release the screw (1 Fig. 1B) reposition the dipstick tube as shown in (Fig. 1A), and secure the screw.

- Switch the ignition OFF

- Remove the fender cover and close the hood.

- Close the door.

Note: After road testing the vehicle, the fluid level on the dipstick should be between the 'HOT' Min/Max marks. Check the level with the transmission at normal operating temperature (90 to 100°C), with the engine left running and the transmission in the Park position.