Renault Koleos Service Repair Manual: Automatic gearbox: Precautions for the repair

6-SPEED AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

I - SPECIFICATIONS

Weight:

• AJ0: 100 kg,
• AJ8: 106.8 kg.

The AJ0 and AJ8 gearboxes are equipped with "Shift Lock" and "Lock Up" systems.

"Shift Lock" inhibits movement of the gear selector lever unless the brake pedal is depressed simultaneously.

To unlock the lever when the battery is faulty and carry out repair operations, refer to the Driver's Handbook.

The aim of converter Lock Up is to connect the automatic gearbox directly to the engine. This function is carried out by a "mini clutch" in the converter. Lock Up is controlled by the automatic gearbox computer.

As the automatic gearbox is lubricated under pressure, lubrication is only provided when the engine is running.

As a result of this fact, and to avoid serious damage, it is essential to comply with the following instructions:

• never allow the vehicle to coast with the ignition switched off (e.g. when going down a hill). We cannot stress enough the harm that this may cause,
• never push the vehicle (e.g. to get to a petrol station, unless the recommended precautions have been taken.

In addition, the vehicle is only under traction if the engine is running. It is therefore impossible to start the engine of a vehicle with an automatic gearbox by pushing the vehicle.

II - STORING REMOVED PARTS

Store removed parts in storage containers so as not to damage or misplace them.

FK0 or FK8

As the automatic gearbox is lubricated under pressure, lubrication is only provided when the engine is running.

As a result of this fact, and to avoid serious damage, it is essential to comply with the following instructions:

• never allow the vehicle to coast with the ignition switched off (e.g. when going down a hill). We cannot stress enough the harm that this may cause,
• never push the vehicle (e.g. to get to a petrol station, unless the recommended precautions have been taken.

In addition, the vehicle is only under traction if the engine is running. It is therefore impossible to start the engine of a vehicle with an automatic gearbox by pushing the vehicle.