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Servicing - Automatic Transaxle: Maintenance Land Rover Freelander I рестайлинг

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JATCO Transmission - Check & Fluid Top Off

WARNINGAvoid excessive skin contact with mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the natural fats from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
  1. Position vehicle on ramp. Apply handbrake and position chocks under front and rear wheels. Remove underbelly panel. See «UNDERBELLY PANEL»(ref-169160-S22536658112004120100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Connect TestBook/T4 to monitor transmission fluid temperature. Start and run engine at idle speed. Move selector lever from Park through all gear positions, pausing in each gear position for 2-3 seconds and return to Park position.
  3. Clean area around transmission level plug. (Scheme 6) With engine still running, remove level plug using a 5-mm Allen wrench and allow any excess fluid to drain off.
  4. If no fluid loss is apparent when level plug is removed, remove filler plug and add fluid until it just runs from level plug aperture. (Scheme 7) Move selector lever from Park through each gear position and return to Park position. Allow any excess fluid to drain off.
  5. Install NEW level plug and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Clean and install filler plug. Disconnect TestBook/T4. Install underbelly panel. See «UNDERBELLY PANEL»(ref-169160-S22536658112004120100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Scheme 7

JATCO A/T - Drain & Refill

WARNINGUse extreme care when draining transmission fluid as the fluid is VERY hot.

Note. Transmission fluid should be drained with transmission at normal operating temperature.

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Apply parking brake and position chocks under front and rear wheels. Remove underbelly panel. See «UNDERBELLY PANEL»(ref-169160-S22536658112004120100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Position suitable container under transmission. Clean area around drain plug. (Scheme 8) Remove drain plug and discard sealing washer. Allow fluid to drain.
  3. Clean drain plug and install NEW sealing washer. Install drain plug and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
  4. Clean area around filler plug. (Scheme 7) Remove filler plug. Add correct amount of fluid through transmission filler hole. See «FLUID CAPACITIES»(ref-169160-S01930750642004120100000).
  5. Clean and install filler plug. Check and top off fluid level. See «CHECKING FLUID LEVEL»(ref-169160-S09802242522004120100000). Install underbelly panel. See «UNDERBELLY PANEL»(ref-169160-S22536658112004120100000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
Scheme 8

RECOMMENDED FLUID

CAUTIONUse of fluids other than those specified may result in serious damage to components.
ApplicationFluid Description
JATCO Automatic TransmissionTexaco N402
Intermediate Reduction Drive (IRD)(1) Texaco S5 75W90 Synthetic Oil
(1) Or equivalent with API GL5 specification.
(1)Or equivalent with API GL5 specification.

RECOMMENDED FLUID

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