Changing Transmission
Fluid
5. Refill transmission with specified fluid. Refer to
“Filling Transmission.”
Draining Transmission
Filling Transmission
1.
Clean area around cooler hose shown and pro-
ceed as follows:
IMPORTANT: Use only specified automatic trans-
mission fluid (see “Specifications”).
a. Disconnect hose from elbow fitting.
b. Remove elbow fitting from bushing.
1.
Remove dipstick. Fill transmission with fluid,
through dipstick hole, to bring up to full mark.
c. Drain oil from transmission, cooler, and cool-
er lines into a suitable container.
a
b
c
a
b
72526
c
71305
a - Dipstick
Typical MIE Transmission
b - Full Mark
c - Dipstick Tube
a - Hose
b - Elbow Fitting
c - Bushing
IMPORTANT: To accurately check fluid level, run
engine at 1500 RPM for 2 minutes immediately
prior to checking level.
2.
Check oil for the following foreign matter:
•
Metal Particles - A few small particles are
normal. Larger metal chips are an early sign
of transmission failure which may mean
transmission should be disassembled and in-
spected for internal damage.
2.
Start engine and run at 1500 RPM for 2 minutes
to fill all hydraulic circuits.
NOTE: Be sure to push dipstick all the way down into
dipstick tube when checking fluid level.
•
Rubber Particles - Indication of cooler hose
wear. Hoses should be inspected for cracks
or fraying. Replace damaged hoses.
3. Stop engine and quickly check fluid level. Add
automatic transmission fluid, if necessary, to
bring level up to full mark on dipstick.
NOTE: Coat threads of bushing with Quicksilver Per-
fect Seal and install in transmission case if bushing
came loose with elbow fitting. Torque bushing to 25
lb. ft. (34 N·m).
4. Reinstall dipstick. Be sure to tighten T-handle
securely.
3.
Coat elbow fitting threads with Quicksilver Per-
fect Seal and install in bushing. Tighten securely.
4.
Reconnect hose and tighten securely.
Index
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| Model Year | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
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