Preliminary Check
PRELIMINARY CHECKS1. Check fluid level.
HINTS:
- Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. (Fluid temperature: 70-80°C or 158-176°F)
- Only use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough reference when the fluid is replaced or the engine does not run.
- Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake
- With the engine idling, and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and return to P position.
- Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
- Push it back fully into the tube.
- Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range. If the level is at the low side, add fluid.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON II
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
2. Check fluid condition.
- If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
3. Replace transaxle fluid.
- Using SST, remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
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- Reinstall the drain plug securely with new gasket.
- With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the oil filler tube.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON II
Capacity:
Total: 6.5 liters (6.9 US qts, 5.7 Imp. qts)
Drain and refill: 2.9 liters (3.1 US qts, 2.6 Imp. qts)
- Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and then shift into P position.
- With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
- Check the fluid level with the normal operating temperature (70-80°C or 158-176°F) and add as necessary.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
4. Check fluid leaks.
Check for leaks in the transaxle as shown below. If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, seal packings, oil seals, plugs or other parts.
5. Inspect and adjust throttle cable.
- Check that the accelerator pedal is fully released.
- Check that the inner cable is not slack.
- Measure the distance between the outer cable end and stopper on the cable.
Standard Distance: 0-1 mm (0-0.04 in.)
If the distance is not standard, adjust the cable by the adjusting nuts.
6. Inspect and adjust shift cable.
When shifting the shift lever from the N position to other positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly and accurately to each position and that the position indicator correctly indicates the position. If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
- Loosen the swivel nut on the manual shift lever.
- Push the manual lever fully toward the right side of the vehicle.
- Return the lever two notches to NEUTRAL position.
- Set the shift lever to N.
- While holding the lever lightly toward the R range side, tighten the swivel nut.
7. Inspect park/neutral position switch.
Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever only in the N or P position, but not in other positions. If not as stated above, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
- Loosen the park/neutral start switch bolt and set the shift lever to the N position.
- Align the groove and neutral basic line.
- Hold in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
8. Inspect idle speed (N range).
Idle speed: 650-750 rpm