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TM 10-3930-671-24
1.
The transaxle oil is drained from drain plug in
transmission case (1).
2.
Put a flat drain pan of 20 quarts (19 L) capacity
minimum, under drain opening.
3.
Remove the drain plug. Inspect the plug and
seal for damage. Replace as necessary.
Changing Transaxle Oil Filter
1.
Remove the floorboards.
NOTE
The oil filter is mounted near the top
of
converter
housing
above
transmission.
2.
Remove old oil filter.
NOTE
Take special care when removing
filter to avoid oil In filter from
draining onto floor. Loosen filter
using
a
filter
wrench.
It
is
recommended to use a socket and
band-type wrench working from the
front of truck. Remove filter while
holding a pad of cloth or other
absorbent material under the open
end to absorb any excess oil that may
drain from the filter.
3.
Install new oil filter. Follow the installation
instructions printed on filter.
4.
Install control rod(s), if removed as noted above.
Refilling the Transaxle
After drive axle and transmission housing has drained
completely:
1.
Install drain plug.
2.
Remove dipstick and fill transaxle to LOW mark
on dipstick (transaxle and oil cold).
3.
Operate as noted in Step 4. When transaxle
fluid is at operating temperature (1 80-200°F),
recheck level. Oil should be at full mark. If not,
fill to FULL mark. Do not overfill.
4.
Start the engine and run at idle speed (650 rpm)
in NEUTRAL for 2-3 minutes to prime the
converter and cooler lines.
5.
Recheck oil level with engine running at idle
speed. Add oil to bring the oil level to ADD mark
on dipstick. When oil temperature is hot (180-
200°F), make final oil level check. Oil level
should be at FULL mark. Do not overfill.
6.
Check for leaks at drain plug and oil filter
7.
Finish by cleaning up and removing any pans,
blocking, etc., used.
F-321 (F-322 blank)
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