A/T - Fluid Standardization
REFERENCE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCHNUMBER 014
DATE 12-14-83
MODEL RA, MA, MX, RN
Drain Plugs:
For worldwide standardization, Dexron II Automatic Transmission Fluid will be used instead of Type F for all 1984 models equipped with automatic transmissions, effective July 1983.
For confirmation purposes, see the drain plugs illustrated below.
NOTE: 1) This drain plug change is for A40 series transmissions only.
Oil Level Gauge:
2) Dexron II is also indicated on the oil level gauge of all the vehicles (both front wheel drive and rear wheel drive) equipped with automatic transmissions beginning with August 1983 production as shown below.
3) Do not mix Type F and Dexron II. If mixed, shift quality will be affected.
PRODUCTION EFFECTIVE:
From Frame Number From Transmission Number
JT2RA64**E6184440 83HB-00001 (A40D)
JT2RA64**E0030443 83HB-00001 (A40D)
JT2MA67**E0080025 83HL-00001 (A43DE)
JT2MX62**E0087110 83HL-00001 (A43DE)
JT2MX63**E0037592 83HL-00001 (A43DE)
JT4RN44**E0156777 83HF-00001 (A43D)