Fluid Level Check

NOTE:

It is not necessary to check the fluid level in the 6F24 Automatic Transaxle unless there are shifting issues and/or has evidence of a transaxle fluid leak.

Fig 1: Fluid Level Indicator, Transaxle & Fluid Level

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Checking the fluid level in the 6F24 Automatic Transaxle (2) is to measure the distance from the upper lip of the fluid level check port, located on top of the transaxle housing above the differential, down to the surface of the fluid (4). Tool 10323A fluid level indicator is marked in 5 mm increments with the base of the handle at 140 mm and the lower tip at "0". The engine must be running at idle with the transaxle in park and the vehicle hoisted in a level position.

1. Connect a Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Connector under the instrument panel on the driver's side of the vehicle.
2. Navigate to a screen to display transaxle fluid temperature.
3. Start the engine and allow it to run at idle with the transaxle in Park.
4. Verify that the fluid temperature is above 50 °C.
5. Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist that will keep the vehicle in a level position, front-to-rear and side-to-side. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
   Fig 2: Differential, Special Tool #10323A & Fluid Level Check Port

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6. Remove the belly pan to gain access to the fluid level check port (3) located on top of the transaxle housing above the differential (1). Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .
7. Remove the plug from the fluid level check port.
8. Insert tool (special tool #10323A, Dipstick) (2) into the fluid level check port (3) and allow the handle of the tool to rest on the flat surface of the transaxle housing (1) around the check port.
9. Remove the tool from the check port, keeping the handle above the tip so the level reading remains accurate.
10. Note the increment on the shaft of the tool where the fluid left a witness mark.
    Fig 3: Fluid Level & Temperature Chart

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11. Based on the temperature of the fluid and the measurement on the tool, refer to the graph or the table to determine the proper level.
12. Install the plug into the fluid level check port. Tighten to specification.
13. Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
14. Lower vehicle.