18 LS430 − NEW FEATURES 7. ATF Filling Procedures The ATF filling procedure has been changed in order to improve the accuracy of the ATF level when being repaired or replaced. As a result, the oil filler tube and the oil level gauge used in the conventional automatic transmission have been discontinued, achieving a maintenance-free ATF level. This mechanism consists of a refill plug, overflow plug, ATF temperature sensor, and shift indicator light “D”. 2 Refill Plug Proper Level Overflow Plug 259LSK04 Service Tip ATF Filling procedures using SST (09843-18040) When a large amount of ATF needs to be filled (i. e.
after removal and installation of oil pan or torque converter), perform the procedure from step 1. When the small amount of ATF is required (i. e. removal and installation of oil cooler tube, repair of oil leak), perform the procedure from step 7. 1) Raise the vehicle keeping it level. 2) Remove the refill plug and overflow plug. 3) Fill ATF from the refill plug until it overflows from the overflow plug. The fluid to fill should be ATF WS. 4) Install the overflow plug. 5) Fill the specified amount of ATF determined by the procedure and install the refill plug. Example 6) Lower the vehicle down. 7) Use the SST (09843-18040) to short the following terminals of the DLC3 connector:
Models without air suspension: Terminals TC and CG Models with air suspension: Terminals TC, OPB, and CG CG OPB TC (Continued) 259LSK78 DLC3 Procedure Amount Liters (US qts, Imp.qts) Removal and installation of an oil pan (including oil drainage) 1.7 (1.80, 1.50) Removal and installation of a transmission valve body 4.3 (4.54, 3.78) Replacement of a torque converter 5.4 (5.70, 4.75)