Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Check: Check
WARNING:
- Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
- Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
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- The following steps must be observed before starting the automatic transmission fluid level check.
- The vehicle must be on a horizontal ramp.
- Make sure that the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is applied.
- Make sure the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) is in the Park (P) position.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Remove the 10 bolts.
- Remove the transmission undershield.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the heatshield.
- Lower the vehicle.
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CAUTION: Make sure that the transmission is not in default (service) mode. If this is the case, stop and correct the cause first and then perform the fluid level check procedure.
- Connect Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment to the vehicle.
- Start the engine and allow it to idle.
- Switch off the Air Conditioning (A/C) system and other electrical components.
- CAUTION: Using Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, make sure the transmission temperature is between 30°C (85°F) and 50°C (122°F) before starting the fluid level check.
- Apply and hold the brake pedal.
- Select Reverse (R) gear and wait for 10 seconds.
- Select Drive (D), then manual 1st gear and wait for 10 seconds.
- Select 2nd gear and wait for 10 seconds.
- Select Park (P) position on the TCS.
- Raise the engine speed to 2000 rpm and hold for 30 seconds. Then let it return to idle speed.
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- Using Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, check the transmission fluid temperature.
- If the transmission fluid temperature is lower than 30°C (86°F). Allow the transmission to warm up above 30°C (86°F) with the engine idling in the P position, then proceed with the transmission fluid level check.
- If the transmission fluid temperature is above 50°C (122°F), switch off the engine and allow the transmission to cool down, then repeat steps 7 and 8.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
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CAUTION:
- The engine needs to idle with the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) in the Park (P) position for correct transmission fluid level reading.
- Only continue with the fluid level check procedure if the transmission temperature is between 30°C (86°C) and 50°C (122°).
NOTE: Use a suitable container to collect escaping fluid. - Top up the transmission with the recommended automatic transmission fluid until fluid flows out of the fluid filler hole. Refer to fluid specifications. Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS .
Allow the transmission fluid to drain from the fluid filler hole until the flow stops.
- NOTE: Install the original fluid filler plug.
- Using the special tool, install the original fluid filler plug.
- Special Tool(s): 307-452
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CAUTION: Make sure the transmission fluid filler plug is tightened to the correct specification. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the transmission.
- To make sure the transmission fluid filler plug is tightened to the correct specification, use the special tool and a torque wrench and follow the steps below:
- Step 1. Multiply 35 Nm by the effective length of the torque wrench (1).
- Step 2. Add the effective length of the special tool (2) to the effective length of the torque wrench (1).
- Step 3. Divide the total of step 1 by the total of step 2.
- Step 4. Set the torque wrench to the figure arrived at in step 3.
- Tighten the transmission fluid filler plug to the torque given by the calculation.
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- Remove the special tool.
Special Tool(s): 307-452
- Remove the special tool.
- Clean the area around the fluid filler plug, wipe away any excess fluid and remove the container.
- Install the heatshield.
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 9 Nm
- Install the transmission undershield.
- Install and tighten the 10 bolts.
Torque:
M10 60 Nm
M6 10 Nm
- Lower the vehicle.
- Disconnect the Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment.