Adding Additional Transmission Fluid

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NOTE: To get an accurate transmission fluid level reading the engine should be idling (600-750 RPM) in PARK.

Install the Transmission Fluid Fill Tube into the transmission fluid fill hole.

Fig 1: Installing Transmission Fluid Fill Tube Into Transmission Fluid Fill Hole
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Fill the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector with approximately 0.47L (1 pt) of transmission fluid.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (307-D465)
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Hang the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector under the vehicle, upright and close to the transmission.

Fig 3: Hanging Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector Under Vehicle
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Connect the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector and Transmission Fluid Fill Tube.
- Connect the open end of the fluid hose from the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector onto the Transmission Fluid Fill Tube from the transmission case.
Fig 4: Connecting Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector And Transmission Fluid Fill Tube
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Use a Rubber Tip Air Nozzle to apply a maximum of 206.85 kPa (30 psi) to the open end of the vacuum/pressure hose from the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector. Transmission fluid will immediately start flowing out of the Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector into the transmission.

Fig 5: Applying Air Pressure To Open End Of Vacuum/Pressure Hose
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NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission. The transmission fluid level must be at the upper level of the dotted mark.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Fill Plug

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Reinstall the transmission fluid level indicator only back into the transmission fluid fill plug hole to check the transmission fluid level. Repeat this until a consistent reading is established.

NOTE: The transmission fluid level indicator has 2 areas for the fluid level, a crosshatched (labeled A) area and a dotted (labeled B) area. Use the dotted (labeled B) area when checking the transmission fluid level. The correct transmission fluid level is at the upper level of the dotted marks on the transmission fluid level indicator.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator

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Using the scan tool, verify that the TFT is between 91°C-102°C (195°F-215°F). The transmission fluid level must be at the upper level of the dotted (B) mark.

NOTE: If the transmission fluid is over full, follow the steps for Removing Transmission Fluid in this procedure.

Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Fill Plug

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