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7A–10 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)

Checking Transmission Fluid Level

and Condition
Checking fluid level and condition (color and odor) at
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regular intervals will provide early diagnosis information
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correct a condition that, if not detected early, could result
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in major transmission repairs.
When new, automatic transmission fluid
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is red in color. As the vehicle is driven, the transmission
fluid will begin to look darker in color. The color may
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eventually appear light brown.
A dark brown color with burnt odor may indicate
excessive fluid deterioration and signal a need for fluid
change.

Fluid Level
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When adding or changing fluid, use only DEXRON –III.
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едвижимость Information section for maintenance information and
ремиум в Savanna servicing interval. CAUTION: Do not open overfill screw with engine
esidences в Дубае CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL. stopped.
Overfilling will cause foaming, loss of fluid, CAUTION: DO NOT CHECK FLUID LEVEL UNDER
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abnormal shifting and possible damage to the THESE CONDITIONS:
transmission.
D Immediately after driving at sustained highway
1. Park the vehicle on level ground and apply the parking speeds.
brake firmly. D In heavy city traffic during hot weather.
2. Check fluid level with engine running at idle. D If vehicle is towing a trailer.
NOTE: Be sure that transmission fluid temperature is If the vehicle has been operated under these conditio
below 30 ° C (86 ° F). shut the engine off and allow the vehicle to “cool” for t
3. Move the selector lever through all gear ranges. (30) minutes. After the cool down period, restart the
vehicle and continue from step 2 above.
4. Move the selector lever to “Park”.
5. Let engine idle for 3 minutes and open the overfill
screw (1).
6. Add released transmission fluid until it flows out over
the overfill screw opening.
7. Let engine idle until a fluid temperature between 32 °C
(90 ° F) and 57 ° C (135 ° F) is reached, then close the
overfill screw (1).
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Torque: 38 N m (28 lb ft)

NOTE: To prevent fluid leaks, the overfill screw and oil

drain screws gasket must be replaced each time these
screws are removed.

NOTE: Check transmission fluid temperature with scan

tool.
→
Minimum fluid level 57 ° C (135 ° F)
→
Maximum fluid level 32 ° C (90 ° F)

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Fluid Condition
FLUID CONDITION

NORMAL* CONTAMINATED
RED OR LIGHT NON–TRANSPARENT
COLOR BROWN BROWN
BROWN / PINK
DRAIN
NO YES YES YES
REQUIRED?
CONTAMI- NONE Very small amount of Contamination by Large pieces of
NATION foreign material in coolant or other source or other foreign
bottom of pan material in botto
pan
1. LOW LEVEL: – Remove both pans – Repair/replace – Transmission
A. Add fluid to – Change filter radiator cooler overhaul requ
obtain proper – Flush cooler – Transmission – Flush cooler a
level & check for overhaul required cooler lines
– Add new fluid
external leaks. – Check for:
– Check level – Add new fluid
CORRECT B. Correct cause of D Damaged plates – Check level
LEVEL AND leak. and seals
CONDITION 2. HIGH LEVEL: D Contaminated
– Remove excess solenoids
fluid – Flush cooler
– Add new fluid
– Check level

*Fluid should be changed according to maintenance D If no serial data is present, GO TO OBD

schedule. Check. Refer to Driveability and Emissions in
Engine section.
Test Driving D If the lamp stays ON or stays OFF, GO TO
Some 4L30–E automatic transmission complaints will Trans” Check in Transmission Control System
require a test drive as a part of the diagnostic procedure. (4L30–E) section.
Some codes will not set unless the vehicle is moving. The 2. Drive the vehicle. During the test drive, be sure th
purpose of the test drive is to duplicate the customer’s the transmission achieves normal operating
complaint condition and set a current Powertrain Control temperature (approx. 20 minutes).
Allow the transmission to go through all of its gea
Module (PCM) trouble code. Perform this procedure
ranges, checking shift timing and firmness. Duplic
before each 4L30–E automatic transmission repair, and the owner ’s complaint condition as closely as
again after repairs are made. possible during the test drive.
D Duplicate the condition under which the customer’s
IMPORTANT:
complaint was observed. 3. If, during the test drive, the “CHECK TRANS” lam
D Depending on the complaint, the line pressure gauge comes on, use the scan tool to check for trouble
codes.
and the scan tool may be required during the test
drive. 4. If, during the test drive, a problem is felt, but the
D During the test drive, it is important to record all “CHECK TRANS” lamp does not come on and no
trouble codes are present, drive the vehicle with t
necessary data from the areas being monitored, for PCM disconnected (manually shifting the vehicle)
use in diagnosis. Also listen for and note any unusual
D In Manual L, the vehicle operates in first gear.
noises.
The following procedure should be used to test drive D In Manual 2, the vehicle operates in third gear.
4L30–E automatic transmission complaint vehicles: D In Manual 3 or “D”, the vehicle operates in fourt
1. Turn the ignition ON without starting the engine. gear.
Check that the “CHECK TRANS” lamp comes on for
If the problem still exists with the PCM disconnec
approximately 2 seconds and then goes out and
refer to Mechanical/Hydraulic Diagnosis in this
remains out.
section.
D If the lamp is flashing, GO TO Check Trans
Indicator in Transmission Control System (4L30–E) 5. If no problem has been found at this point, check
section. underhood connections that supply power to the
and ignition fuses. Physically and visually inspect
the PCM harness connectors for loose or corrode
terminals. Inspect the PCM ground points.

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7A–12 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)

Mechanical / Hydraulic Diagnosis Check Trans Indicator Chart

Perform Preliminary Inspection First! The system is now operating in a “BACKUP MODE”
When the “CHECK TRANS” indicator is flashing, it where the risk of further damaging the transmission h
indicates that a problem related to the transmission, the been reduced. The vehicle may be shifted manually.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM), or the vehicle harness If the initial problem is intermittent or seldom, switchin
has occurred. the engine OFF/ON might allow normal operation aga
until the problem reoccurs.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)

Mechanical / Hydraulic Diagnosis Symptoms Index

Perform Preliminary Inspection First!

CHART SYMPTOMS
1 NO ENGINE START IN NEUTRAL OR PARK
2 NO FORWARD GEARS IN ANY RANGE/NO REVERSE
3 NO ENGINE BRAKE IN ANY RANGE
4 POOR SHIFTING IN ALL GEARS (ALL HARSH OR ALL SOFT)
5a DELAYS IN DRIVE AND REVERSE
5b DELAYS IN REVERSE ONLY
6 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0730
7 HARSH 1–2 SHIFT
8 HARSH 3–4 SHIFT
9a 3–2 DOWNSHIFT COMPLAINT
9b HARSH SHIFT WHEN SHIFTING INTO “D” OR ACCELERATING FROM STOP
9c COASTDOWN HARSH SHIFT OR CLUNK AT 3–2 DOWNSHIFT
10 INTERMITTENT 4TH TO 2ND GEAR DOWNSHIFT AT STEADY SPEED
11 ENGINE FLARE AT SHIFTING DURING TURNING ONLY (USUALLY WITH WARM ENGINE)
12 ENGINE FLARE DURING 1–2 OR 2–3 SHIFT
13 SHUDDER ONLY DURING TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) APPLYING
14 POSSIBLE CAUSES OF TRANSMISSION NOISE
15a POSSIBLE CAUSES OF LOW LINE PRESSURE
15b POSSIBLE CAUSES OF HIGH LINE PRESSURE
16 POSSIBLE CAUSES OF TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS

NOTE: Numbers with parenthesis on the following charts

refer to Parts List at end of this section.

Chart 1: No Engine Start In Neutral Or Park

Step Action Yes No

1 Does engine start when shift lever moved from drive to neutral
mostly in hot condition? Go to Step 2 Go to S
2 Does engine start in park at any condition? Re–test vehicle Go to S
3 Does engine also not start in neutral when shift lever moved from
park to neutral? Go to Step 4 Go to S
4 Check mode switch (63) setting. Readjust if necessary.
Problems fixed? Re–test vehicle Go to S
5 Check start circuit of mode switch (63) open in neutral.
Locate and repair Replace m
Was open found? open(s). switch (6

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