NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

1. Park the vehicle on the level ground.

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off. Do not allow the engine to warm up longer than the time it takes for the radiator fan to come on twice.
   NOTE: Check the fluid level within 60−90 seconds after turning the engine off. Higher fluid level may be indicated if the radiator fan comes on twice or more.

1. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) (A) from the dipstick guide tube, and wipe it with a clean cloth.

1. Insert the dipstick into the guide tube aligning the notch (B) with the guide tab (C).