Standard Procedure - Transmission Fill After Service

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

A unique transmission fluid has been developed for this transmission. This fluid is NOT compatible with ATF+4 or any other current Chrysler transmission fluid. For specifics about this unique fluid see FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS.

NOTE:

Tracer dye is not required to find leaks in the 8HP45 transmission.

Tracer dye cannot be used in 8HP45 transmissions, poor shift quality will result.

The 8HP45 fluid has illuminance that is visible under a black light.

To Properly Fill The Transmission After An In Vehicle Service Or Overhaul, Perform The Following Procedure:

If only the transmission cooler was replaced, add 0.7L (0.72 qt.) of transmission fluid.
If the transmission was overhauled (torque converter empty) , prior to installing it in the vehicle, tip the transmission on its side, remove the oil fill plug on the right rear side of the case and install 9L (9.5 qts) of transmission fluid. Install the fill plug. After installing the transmission, perform the CHECK OIL LEVEL procedure. Refer to FLUID AND FILTER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
If an in vehicle service was performed , raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist with the vehicle level in all planes. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE . Perform the CHECK OIL LEVEL procedure. Refer to FLUID AND FILTER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .