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6. Remove the torque converter drain plug and discard.
7. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and magnet.
8. Thoroughly flush the cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to
Transmission Fluid Cooler — Backflushing and Cleaning in this section.
Refill 9. After the torque converter has drained, install a new drain plug. Klj . 3 ba
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10. Install the torque converter drain plug cover.
11. Position the magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
12.
NOTE: The fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the
gasket should be reused.
Install the fluid pan and gasket. 1. Position the fluid pan with the gasket in place.
2. Install the bolts.
13. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid can result in the transmission
failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
Fill the transmission.
zAdd 4.7 liters (5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the
fluid filler tube.
14. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
15. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66- 77°C (150- Klj . 4 ba
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170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed,
add fluid in increments of 0.24-
liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in
the cross- hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
Draining
Vehicles without a torque converter drain plug 1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain.
3. After the fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.
4. Do not remove the fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the fluid filter during a normal maintenance fluid change.
5. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and magnet.
6. Thoroughly flush the cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler — Backflushing and Cleaning in this section. Klj . 5 ba
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Refill
7. Position the magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
8. NOTE: The fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the
gasket should be reused.
Install the fluid pan and gasket.
1. Position the fluid pan with the gasket in place.
2. Install the bolts.
9. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid can result in the transmission
failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
Fill the transmission.
zAdd 4.7 liters (5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the
fluid filler tube.
10. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
11. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66- 77°C (150-
170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed,
add fluid in increments of 0.24- liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in
the cross- hatched area of the fluid level indicator). Klj . 6 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter
1. Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes. If a major repair, such as a clutch, band, bearing, etc., is required, the automatic transmission will also have to be
removed for repair. At this time, the torque converter, transmission cooler and tubes must be
thoroughly flushed to remove any dirt. The transmission fluid needs to be changed if evidence
of fluid contamination is found. When used under continuous or severe conditions, the
transmission and torque converter should be drained and refilled with fluid as specified.
2. CAUTION: Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning
agents. The use of these products could cause internal transmission components to fail;
this will effect the operation of the transmission.
CAUTION: Use of a fluid other than specified could result in transmission failure.
Refer to the vehicle certification label affixed to the LH front door lock face panel or door pillar
for the transmission code.
3. When filling a dry transmission and torque converter, refer to General Specifications chart in this section for capacity. Check the fluid level.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
4. Drain transmission fluid. zLoosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained
remove the bolts.
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Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT
-5-QM, XT -5-DM MERCON® V Klj . 1 ba
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5. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.
6. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.
7. Remove torque converter housing plug.
8. Remove the torque converter drain plug and drain the torque converter.
zRotate the crankshaft to access the drain plug. Klj . 2 ba
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9. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, gasket and magnet.
10. Flush the fluid cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler —
Backflushing and Cleaning in this section.
Installation 1. NOTE: A new torque converter drain plug must be used.
Install the torque converter drain plug.
2. Install the torque converter housing plug. Klj . 3 ba
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3.
CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and the seal remains in the main control bore,
carefully use a small screwdriver to remove the seal. Use care not to damage the main
control bore.
NOTE: If transmission is being repaired for a contamination- related failure, use a new filter and
seal. The filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is present.
Install a new fluid filter and seal as required.
4. Position the pan magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
5. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage; if not
damaged, the gasket should be reused.
Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket. 1. Position the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
2. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts. Klj . 4 ba
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6. Lower the vehicle.
7.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms
may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven
16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
8. NOTE: When filling a dry transmission and converter, start with a minimum of 4.7 liters (5
quarts).
Fill the transmission to the correct level with clean automatic transmission fluid. Klj . 5 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Transmission Filler Tube
Removal 1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the fluid filler tube.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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