Fig. 12.3. Location of the hose connecting the automatic transmission to the oil cooler
1. Disconnect the hose shown in Fig. 12.3, which connects the automatic transmission to the oil cooler located inside the engine cooling system radiator.
2. Start the engine and let the working fluid drain through the hose, the volume of which will be approximately 3.5 liters.
Terms and Conditions
The engine is idling, the automatic transmission selector lever is in the "N" position.
Attention! The engine must be stopped one minute after starting. If all the working fluid has flowed out earlier, the engine must be turned off immediately at this moment.
Fig. 12.4. Location of the drain plug for the working fluid from the automatic transmission
3. Unscrew the plug (Fig. 12.4) of the drain hole in the automatic transmission housing and drain the remaining working fluid, the volume of which will be approximately 2.0 l.
4. Replace the oil filter.
5. Install the drain plug with the gasket and tighten it to 32 N·m.
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6. Pour in approximately 5.5 liters of new working fluid through a funnel installed in the oil filler tube.
Attention! If the specified volume of working fluid is not included in the automatic transmission, then you should stop and perform the following actions.
1. Repeat the procedure to remove all working fluid from the system and hoses.
Caution! Check the drained working fluid for dirt. If the working fluid is contaminated, repeat the procedure to remove all the working fluid from the system and hoses.
2. Pour new working fluid directly into the oil filler tube.
3. Reinstall the previously disconnected hose (see Fig. 12.3) and firmly insert the measuring probe.
4. Start the engine and let it run at idle speed for 1–2 minutes.
5. Move the automatic transmission selector lever sequentially through all positions and then set it to the "N" position.
6. The working fluid level should be at the "COLD" mark on the dipstick. If it is lower, add the required amount of working fluid.
7. Start the engine and drive some distance until the working fluid temperature reaches the operating value (70–80°C), then check its level again, which should be at the "HOT" mark.
Attention! The "COLD" mark on the dipstick is only necessary for an approximate assessment of the oil level when cold.
8. Install the dipstick securely into the oil filler tube.