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TM 1-1740-221-13&P&P
TRANSMISSION SERVICE - (CONTINUED)
3.
Warm Engine Start vehicle, idle for 1 minute, proceed to Step 5.
Hot Engine Shut down, allow engine to cool (10 minutes), start vehicle, proceed to Step 5.
4.
NOTE
Any delay in checking the level will allow oil to drain back from the cooler and produce an
incorrect reading.
5.
Shut down vehicle and immediately remove transmission dipstick (Figure 1, Item 1) and wipe.
6.
Reinsert dipstick, remove and check luid level is at the maximum mark on the dipstick.
CAUTION
Do not overill, this will increase the transmission oil temperature.
7.
If required add luid (using funnel) through the dipstick (Figure 1, Item 1) iller tube to the maximum mark,
with the engine stopped.
8.
If over serviced (above the maximum mark) drain luid from the drain plug (Figure 1, Item 6) until luid
level is correct.
CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID
Figure 1.
Transmission Service
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, stay clear of oil that may gush out when removing transmission drain
plug, transmission strainer and transmission ilter.
1.
Open engine cover (WP 0028).
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