Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

Replacement
General process
1. Place a drain pan under transaxle drain plug.
2. Remove auto transaxle drain plug and allow automatic transaxle fluid to fully drain.





3. Install drain plug with specified torque.
Tightening torque: 29 - 40 ft. lbs. (39 - 54 Nm, 4.0 - 5.5 kg-m)
4. Remove ATF level gauge, then pour specified ATF.
ATF type: SK ATF SP-III
Capacity: 6.2 US qt. (5.9 liter, 5.2 imp qt.)

Caution: Do not over fill above Hot range.

5. Check ATF level.

ATF changer using process
1. Fill ATF changer with specified ATF.





2. Disconnect ATF inlet and outlet hose from radiator.





3. Connect ATF inlet and outlet hose to ATF changer.
4. Start engine.
5. While engine is idling, replace ATF.
6. Check ATF level.

Fluid leaks
Check for transaxle fluid leaks at points shown below and repair or replace as necessary. Additionally, check all of the following:





1. Gaskets, O-rings, and plugs.
2. Oil hoses, oil pipes, and connections.
3. Oil cooler.