2. Install the car on a flat horizontal platform. Apply the parking brake.
3. With the engine idling, press the brake pedal and move the automatic transmission selector lever sequentially through all positions (holding him in each of them for a few seconds) for filling with working fluid (ATF) the entire automatic transmission hydraulic control system and automatic transmission torque converter, and then set the selector lever to the position "N".
4. Leave the engine idling (selector in position "N"). Open the car hood.
Attention: be careful not to touch hot and moving parts of the car.
5. Before removing the automatic transmission fluid level dipstick, clean the area near the dipstick from dirt with a clean, lint-free rag. Remove the dipstick and check the condition of the working fluid (ATF) at the checkpoint.
Attention: it is necessary to overhaul the gearbox under the following conditions:
- If the working fluid (ATF) in the automatic transmission has a burnt smell.
- If the working fluid (ATF) in automatic transmission it is noticeably black.
- If the working fluid (ATF) in the automatic transmission is contaminated with a large amount of metal particles.
6. The normal level of the working fluid in the automatic transmission (ATF) must be in the range "NOT" automatic transmission fluid level dipstick. If the level is lower than specified, add automatic transmission fluid to the correct level.
Attention: if the level of the working fluid in the automatic transmission is above the range "NOT", then change the fluid.
- Recommended working fluid SKATF SP-III, or DIAMOND A TF SP-III
7. Be sure to carefully examine the condition of the automatic transmission fluid using the automatic transmission fluid level dipstick. Insert the feeler gauge into the original hole and check that the feeler cap is firmly seated.
8. The working fluid in the automatic transmission and the filter must be replaced with new ones if troubleshooting was carried out in the automatic transmission, an overhaul of the automatic transmission, or the working fluid is heavily contaminated and does not meet technical requirements (heavy duty operation).
Note: Special filters are used for automatic transmissions.