Speedometer Drive Gear
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Extension housing from transmission case.
3. Two speedometer drive gear retaining rings and speedometer drive gear from transmission output shaft.
Inspect
- Speedometer drive gear for abnormal wear or damage. Replace as necessary.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Speedometer drive gear onto transmission output shaft; secure with two speedometer drive gear retaining rings.
2. Extension housing to transmission case.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Refill transmission as necessary:
A. Place vehicle on a level surface.
B. Remove fluid level indicator.
C. Add approximately 1.5 liters (1.6 qts.) of Dexron(R)-III automatic transmission fluid into fluid filler tube.
D. Install fluid level indicator into fluid filler tube.
E. Apply parking brake and block vehicle wheels.
F. With selector lever in "P" position, start engine. DO NOT race engine.
G. Run engine at idle and move selector lever through each range and return to the "P" position.
H. With engine running at idle, remove fluid level indicator from filler tube and wipe indicator off.
I. Reinsert fluid level indicator into filler tube making sure it is seated in its original position.
J. Remove the indicator and check the fluid level. The level should be between the "FULL HOT" and "LOW HOT" marks. If the level is below the "LOW HOT" mark, add fluid to bring the level to the "FULL HOT" mark. Bringing the fluid level from the "LOW HOT" mark to the "FULL HOT" mark requires 0.3 liters (0.3 qts.) of fluid. Use Dexron(R)-III automatic transmission fluid.
K. Conduct a road test and check transmission level.