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Fluid - M/T: Testing and Inspection

Transmission Fluid Level Inspection (Export)
Inspection Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle; ensure that the vehicle is level. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Clean any dirt from around the fill plug hole.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the transmission fluid temperature sensor.
4. Remove the transmission fluid temperature sensor from the transmission fill plug hole.
5. Check that the transmission fluid level is even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
6. Add Dexron (R) III transmission fluid, if necessary.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Install the transmission fluid temperature sensor to the transmission.
^ Tighten the transmission fluid temperature sensor to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.