Checking ATF

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• Note the test conditions → Test conditions with cooler lines closed→ Test conditions after opening cooler lines for the following steps. 

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• Undo oil inspection plug only when temperature reaches 40°C. 

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• A certain amount of oil will always be lost after unscrewing the oil inspection plug. The reason for this is that some oil remains on the plug in the lifting tube. 

1. Remove engine guard. → Removing engine guard

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   • Secure vehicle to prevent it rolling away. 
   • Vehicle must be horizontal in order to check ATF. 
2. Move selector lever to position N and continue the test process at idle speed.
3. Unscrew oil inspection plug -2-  .
   Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug And Oil Inspection Plug

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4. The oil level is correct when oil emerges at the lifting tube. If this is not the case, top up ATF. → Topping Up ATF 
5. Screw in oil inspection plug -2-  . → Tightening torque: 70 Nm (52 ft lbs.) 
   Fig 2: Identifying Oil Drain Plug And Oil Inspection Plug

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6. Move selector lever to position P and switch off engine.
7. Fit engine guard. → Installing engine guard