Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (CHANGE FLUID)
Drain the fluid and check whether there is any evidenced of contamination.
Replenish with new fluid after the cause of any contamination has been corrected.




1. Remove drain plug at differential bottom to let fluid drain.




2. Place a drain container with large opening under the transaxle oil pan.
3. Loosen oil pan bolts and tap pan at one corner to break it loose allowing fluid to drain, then remove oil pan.
4. Check the oil filter for clogging and damage and replace if necessary.
5. Clean drain plug and tighten drain plug with gasket to 30 - 35 Nm (300 - 350 kg.cm, 22 - 25 lb.ft).
6. Clean both gasket surfaces of transaxle case and oil pan.
7. Install oil pan with new gasket and tighten oil pan bolts to 10 - 12 Nm (100 - 120 kg.cm, 7.5 - 8.5 lb.ft).
8. Pour 4 liters (4.2 U.S.qts., 3.5 Imp.qts.) of the recommended ATF into case through dipstick hole. [Total quantity of ATF required is approx. 6.6 liters (6.9 U.S.qts., 5.72 Imp.qts.). However, approx. 4.5 liters (4.8 U.S.qts., 4.0 Imp.qts.) of fluid can be replaced, the balance of the fluid remains in the torque converter.] Recheck fluid level after transaxle is at normal operating temperature.
9. Start engine and allow to idle for at least two minutes. Then, with parking brake on, move selector lever momentarily to each position, ending in "N" (Neutral) position.
10. Add sufficient ATF to bring fluid level to lower mark. Recheck fluid level after transaxle is at normal operating temperature. Fluid level should be shown upper and lower marks of "HOT" range. Insert distick fully to prevent dirt from entering transaxle.