If you have a A/T fluid
changer, use this changer to replace the A/T fluid. If
you do not have a A/T fluid changer, replace the
A/T fluid by the following procedure. |
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3.Remove the drain plug from
the bottom of the transmission case to drain the A/T
fluid. Approximately 2.0 L of A/T fluid should be removed. 4.Install the drain plug with a new gasket, and tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 7.4 ± 2.4 N·m 5.
Approximately 5.5 L of A/T fluid should be added. 6.Repeat the procedure in Step 2. (to pump out the rest of the contaminated A/T fluid) 7.Add new A/T fluid (MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE ATF - J3) through the oil filter tube. Approximately 3.5 L of A/T fluid should be added.
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8.Reconnect the hose which
was disconnected in step 1 above, and firmly insert the
dipstick. 9.Start the engine and run it at idle for one to two minutes. 10.Move the selector lever through all positions, and then move it to the "N" position. |
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11.Check that the A/T
fluid level is at the "C" mark on the dipstick. If the level
is less than this, add A/T fluid. |
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12.Drive the vehicle until
the A/T fluid temperature rises to the normal
operating temperature (70 - 80°C), and then
check the A/T fluid level again. The A/T fluid
level must be at the "H" mark.
When the A/T fluid is greater than the specified level, drain the excess fluid through the drain plug to adjust the A/T fluid to the specified level. 14.Firmly insert the dipstick into the oil filler tube. |