Preliminary Check

1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL

HINT:
- Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.

Fluid temperature : 70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F)

- Only use the COOL position 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 the P to the L position and return to the P position.
- Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
- Push it back fully into the pipe.





- Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT position.
- If the level is at the low side, add fluid.

Fluid type: DEXRON II

NOTICE: Do not overfill.

2. CHECK FLUID CONDITION
- If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.





3. REPLACE ATF
- Using a hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
- Reinstall the drain plug securely.
- With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the oil filler pipe.

Fluid type: DEXRON II

Capacity:
Dry till: 6.75 liters (7.1 US qts, 5.9 Imp. qts)
Drain and refill: 3.5 liters (3.7 US qts, 3.1 Imp. qts)

- Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions from the P to the L position and then shift into the P position.





- With the engine idling, check the fluid level.





- Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
- Check the fluid level at the normal operating temperature, 70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F), and add as necessary.

NOTICE: Do not overfill.

4. CHECK FLUID LEAKS
- Check for leaks in the transmission.
- 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 LEVER POSITION
- 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 2 notches to the N position.
- Set the shift lever to the N position.
- While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R position side, tighten the swivel nut.
- Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from the N to D position and reverses when shifting it to the R position.






7. INSPECT AND ADJUST 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 started above, carry out the following adjustment procedure.
- Loosen the park/neutral position 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.lb.)


8. INSPECT IDLE SPEED

Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm (In N position and A/C OFF)