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Preparation before servicing

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  1. Verify initial learning implementation necessity for replacement parts.
    Replacement part Initial learning necessity
    Control valve body replacement Necessary
    Oil pressure switch replacement Necessary
    Automatic transaxle replacement Necessary
    ON/OFF solenoid replacement Unnecessary
    Coupler component replacement Unnecessary
  2. Apply the parking brake firmly, and set the wheel blocks for both the front and rear wheels.
  3. Inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION .)
  4. Bring the M-MDS inside the vehicle and connect it to the DLC-2.
  5. Perform vehicle identification using the M-MDS.
  6. Start the engine.
  7. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from initialization of the M-MDS.
    1. Select "Data logger".
    2. Select "Module".
    3. Select "TCM".
  8. While checking the PID TFT (ATF temperature), warm-up the engine and allow the ATF temperature to reach 60-110 °C {140-230 °F}. 
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