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Just wanted to post a few things from doing a trans fluid flush...couldn't seem to find much NW specific.
Used approx 15L of Penrite Full Synthetic ATF LV. Looking up the Penrite website and going to the specs of that fluid gives you the information you need. Bought a 20L drum for $175 from Repco.
Bought a filter and gasket kit on eBay, fitted perfectly, was around $60 from memory.
I supported the drivetrain with an axle stand under the dynamic damper (black metal bracket that sits around the tail shaft entry to the transfer case), removed crossmember and insulator assembly to get to the trans pan.
Drained and removed trans pan, cleaned up pan including the 4 magnets, removed and replaced the filter (torqued to 10Nm) make sure your O ring is present, replaced pan with new gasket, torqued the 20 pan bolts to 7Nm (the older Pajeros needed 11Nm, be careful not to get caught out by this like I did), replaced and torqued drain plug with new gasket, filled trans pan till coming out of the overflow plug, put overflow plug back in (no need to torque at this stage as you'll be removing it a few times)
Removed intercooler bash plate, disconnected U shaped hose on drivers side between bottom of radiator and trans cooler pipe (take note that the trans pumps its fluid from that pipe...seems obvious but the concrete under my car says otherwise
). The alternative is to disconnect the other hose running between the trans cooler and the return trans pipe (immediately adjacent the above mentioned U shaped hose), this way you will flush your cooler at the same time. Pop a container of some sort under your disconnected hose so you don't redecorate your driveway keeping in mind the fluid comes out with a bit of pressure...similar to a household tap.
Trans in P, handbrake on, start engine, idle only, trans will empty its pan in approx 10-20 seconds, you will know this because you will start getting air coming out with the fluid, turn engine off immediately. Fill your trans with fresh fluid till it comes out of the overflow plug and repeat this paragraph. Keep doing this until you are happy that your fluid coming out of the cooler is the same colour as that which you are putting into your trans.
Reinstate your trans cooler pipe/hose assembly, make sure your trans pan has oil in it as described above.
Reinstate your crossmember assembly, torque all bolts and nuts and remove your drivetrain support ie axle stand or whatever you used.
Now you need to check the level is correct.
Go to the following:
Select section 23C-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION<V5AWF>, On vehicle service, essential service, A/T fluid check.
Now, if you're like me, you probably won't have an M.U.T-lll (whatever that is) so scroll down the page and follow instructions for checking your trans fluid level.
A couple of notes corresponding with the workshop manual:
Note 1. The diagnosis connector is in your cabin above your left foot and is actually marked with the numbers 1,8,9,16 so you see which is the correct one to earth out to the frame of the car.
Note 4. The trans warning light on your dash only comes up when the gear selector is in N.
Note 5 and 6. Yes, this is done with the engine still running, might seem obvious but thought I'd ad it in there to save confusion. However, I did turn the engine off to top the trans up before starting and checking the level again. I was surprised, I had to ad approx 1-2 litres more.
I hope that helps anyone looking to challenge themselves a bit to give them some reassurance that it can be done. It was certainly fun, a little messy but I think I've saved myself a bit of coin. I've got approx 1000km to do on the weekend so here's hoping I've got it right.
Peace out!
Used approx 15L of Penrite Full Synthetic ATF LV. Looking up the Penrite website and going to the specs of that fluid gives you the information you need. Bought a 20L drum for $175 from Repco.
Bought a filter and gasket kit on eBay, fitted perfectly, was around $60 from memory.
I supported the drivetrain with an axle stand under the dynamic damper (black metal bracket that sits around the tail shaft entry to the transfer case), removed crossmember and insulator assembly to get to the trans pan.
Drained and removed trans pan, cleaned up pan including the 4 magnets, removed and replaced the filter (torqued to 10Nm) make sure your O ring is present, replaced pan with new gasket, torqued the 20 pan bolts to 7Nm (the older Pajeros needed 11Nm, be careful not to get caught out by this like I did), replaced and torqued drain plug with new gasket, filled trans pan till coming out of the overflow plug, put overflow plug back in (no need to torque at this stage as you'll be removing it a few times)
Removed intercooler bash plate, disconnected U shaped hose on drivers side between bottom of radiator and trans cooler pipe (take note that the trans pumps its fluid from that pipe...seems obvious but the concrete under my car says otherwise
). The alternative is to disconnect the other hose running between the trans cooler and the return trans pipe (immediately adjacent the above mentioned U shaped hose), this way you will flush your cooler at the same time. Pop a container of some sort under your disconnected hose so you don't redecorate your driveway keeping in mind the fluid comes out with a bit of pressure...similar to a household tap.Trans in P, handbrake on, start engine, idle only, trans will empty its pan in approx 10-20 seconds, you will know this because you will start getting air coming out with the fluid, turn engine off immediately. Fill your trans with fresh fluid till it comes out of the overflow plug and repeat this paragraph. Keep doing this until you are happy that your fluid coming out of the cooler is the same colour as that which you are putting into your trans.
Reinstate your trans cooler pipe/hose assembly, make sure your trans pan has oil in it as described above.
Reinstate your crossmember assembly, torque all bolts and nuts and remove your drivetrain support ie axle stand or whatever you used.
Now you need to check the level is correct.
Go to the following:
Select section 23C-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION<V5AWF>, On vehicle service, essential service, A/T fluid check.
Now, if you're like me, you probably won't have an M.U.T-lll (whatever that is) so scroll down the page and follow instructions for checking your trans fluid level.
A couple of notes corresponding with the workshop manual:
Note 1. The diagnosis connector is in your cabin above your left foot and is actually marked with the numbers 1,8,9,16 so you see which is the correct one to earth out to the frame of the car.
Note 4. The trans warning light on your dash only comes up when the gear selector is in N.
Note 5 and 6. Yes, this is done with the engine still running, might seem obvious but thought I'd ad it in there to save confusion. However, I did turn the engine off to top the trans up before starting and checking the level again. I was surprised, I had to ad approx 1-2 litres more.
I hope that helps anyone looking to challenge themselves a bit to give them some reassurance that it can be done. It was certainly fun, a little messy but I think I've saved myself a bit of coin. I've got approx 1000km to do on the weekend so here's hoping I've got it right.
Peace out!
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