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(7) Add sufficient fluid to bring the level 1/4 inch above the bottom hole of the dipstick. Room temper- (8) Recheck the fluid level after the transaxle has reached normal operating temperature (180° F.). (9) To prevent dirt from entering transaxle, make certain that dipstick is full seated into the dipstick FLUID LEVEL CHECK USING DRB NOTE: Engine and Transaxle should be at normal (1) Start engine and apply parking brake. sion. (3) Select sensors. chart. (6) Adjust transmission fluid level shown on the dipstick according to the chart. (7) Check transmission for leaks. 30,000 MILE TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE When a vehicle attains 30,000 miles on its odome- ter it is recommended that the transaxle oil be It is recommended that a transaxle fluid exchanger (ATF 2000+ or equivalent) be used to replace the y or equiv- alent) to draw the fluid out of the dipstick tube. If a CAUTION: Chrysler Corporation does not recom- TRANSAXLE FLUID EXCHANGER METHOD (1) To perform the transaxle fluid exchange, the transaxle must be at operating temperature. Drive (2) Verify that the fill tank on the transaxle fluid exchanger (ATF 2000+ or equivalent) is clean and (3) Fill the tank to the recommended fill capacity with Mopar ATF Plus 3 Type 7176. (4) Hookup the vehicle to the machine following the manufacturers instructions. Perform the exchange procedure following the instructions pro- (5) Once machine has completed the fluid exchange. Check the fluid level and condition and fill NOTE: Verify that the transaxle cooler lines are to proper specifications. Cooler line torque specification is 2 N·m (18 in. lbs.). DIPSTICK TUBE FLUID SUCTION METHOD (1) When performing the fluid suction method, make sure the transaxle is at full operating temper- (2) To perform the dipstick tube fluid suction method, use a suitable fluid suction device (Vacula y or equivalent). (3) Insert the fluid suction line into the dipstick tube. NOTE: Verify that the suction line is inserted to the (4) Follow the manufacturers recommended proce- dure and evacuate the fluid from the transaxle. (5) Remove the suction line from the dipstick tube. transaxle fluid. (7) Start the engine and allow it to idle for a min- imum of one minute. With the parking brake applied, (8) Check the transaxle fluid level and add an appropriate amount to bring the transaxle fluid level (9) Recheck the fluid level after the transaxle is at normal operating temperature. The level should be in TRANSAXLE OIL PAN DROP METHOD This procedure involves removing the transaxle oil pan to drain the transaxle fluid. Fig. 10 Dipstick Markings 300M TRANSAXLE 21 - 13 SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued) |