DeLorean Workshop Manual – Section G:05:01 – Automatic Transmission

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MAINTENANCE/ADJUSTMENT

CHECKING AND ADDING FINAL DRIVE OIL

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Remove the final drive fill plug. Fig. 8
  3. The oil level should be at the bottom of the fill plug hole. If necessary, add oil to bring level to proper height.

CHANGING FINAL DRIVE OIL

Notice:

The oil should be drained while hot.

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Remove the drain plug from the final drive case and all the oil thoroughly. Fig. 8
  3. Install the drain plug and tighten with special tool wrench (J28847).
  4. Remove the oil fill plug from the side of the final drive case and add gear oil until the oil level is at the bottom edge of the fill plug hole. Fig. 8
  5. Install fill plug.
  6. Lower vehicle on hoist.

CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID

CAUTION: The fluid should be drained while hot.

SPECIAL CARE should be exercised to prevent physical contact with transmission fluid when changing or checking as transmission fluid is scalding hot (80°C/176°F).

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Remove the drain plug from the transmission fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain thoroughly. Fig. 9
  3. Install the drain plug and tighten to ensure proper seating.

    Notice: A new copper washer should be installed each time drain plug is removed.

  4. Lower the vehicle and add two quarts (1.89 liters) of transmission fluid through the filler tube.

    Notice: Use a funnel with a built-in 15/100 mesh filter.

  5. With the selector level in the PARK position apply the parking brake, start the engine and let idle.
  6. Add additional fluid to bring the fluid level to the proper mark on the dipstick.

Fig. 8 – FINAL DRIVE DRAIN PLUG

Fig. 9 – TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN PLUG

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