21 - Transmission and Transfer Case / Automatic - 6F24 / FLUID / Standard Procedures
Fluid Fill
NOTE: It is necessary to vent the transaxle by removing the plug from the fluid level check port, located on top of the transaxle housing above the differential, before attempting to pour fluid into the transaxle.
The 6F24 Automatic Transaxle is filled through the vent pod located on top front surface of the valve body pan.
1.Raise the vehicle (Refer to 04 - Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting/Standard Procedure) on a suitable hoist that will keep the vehicle in a level position, front-to-rear and side-to-side.
2. Remove the belly pan (Refer to 13 - Frame and Bumpers/Under Body Protection/BELLY PAN/Removal) to gain access to the fluid level check port (3) located on top of the transaxle housing above the differential.
3.Remove the plug (1) from the fluid level check port (3).
4.Lower the vehicle until the tires are 2 cm (8 in.) off the floor.
5.Connect a Scan tool to the diagnostic connector under the instrument panel on the driver side.
6.Navigate the scan tool to a screen to display the transaxle temperature.
7.Remove the fill plug from the vent pod located on the front of the valve body pan.
8.Insert a suitable funnel into the vent pod on the front of the valve body pan.
9.Slowly pour 4 L (4.3 qt.) of specified fluid into the funnel while watching the fill hole for spill over.
10.Start the engine and allow it to idle in park.
11.Pour 1 L (1.05 qt.) into the transaxle and install the fill plug. Tighten to specification.
12.With engine still running in park, raise the vehicle and check the fluid level.
13.Add or siphon fluid to achieve the specified fluid level(Refer to 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case/Automatic - 6F24/FLUID/Standard Procedures) .
14.Install the fluid check plug in the transaxle. Tighten to specification
15.Install the belly pan. (Refer to 13 - Frame and Bumpers/Under Body Protection/BELLY PAN/Installation)
16.Lower the vehicle and disconnect the scan tool.
17.Road test the vehicle to verify the repair.