Transmission Fill After Service
CAUTION:
A unique transmission fluid has been developed for this transmission. This fluid is NOT compatible with ATF+4 or any other current Chrysler transmission fluid. For specifics about this unique fluid see CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS .
NOTE:
Tracer dye is not required to find leaks in this transmission. Tracer dye cannot be used in this transmission, poor shift quality will result. The Mopar fluid has illuminance that is visible under a black light.
To Properly Fill The Transmission After An In Vehicle Service Or Overhaul, Perform The Following Procedure:
- If only the transmission cooler was replaced, add 0.7L (0.74 qts.) of transmission fluid.
- If the transmission was overhauled (torque converter empty) , prior to installing it in the vehicle, tip the transmission on its side, remove the oil fill plug on the right rear side of the case and install 9L (9.5 qts) of transmission fluid. Install the fill plug. After installing the transmission, perform the CHECK OIL LEVEL procedure. Refer to CHECK FLUID LEVEL .
- Add the proper transmission oil until it overflows from the transmission fill plug opening. Refer to TRANSMISSION .
- If an in-vehicle service was performed , raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist with the vehicle level in all planes and add the proper transmission oil until it overflows from the transmission fill plug opening. Refer to TRANSMISSION . Install the fill plug and perform the CHECK OIL LEVEL procedure. Refer to CHECK FLUID LEVEL .