Preliminary Check

1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL.

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

Fluid temp. :70 - 80°C(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 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 range.
- If the level is at the low side, add fluid.

Fluid type: TYPE T- II or equivalent

NOTICE: Do not overfill.

- 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 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 range.
- If the level is at the low side, add fluid.

Fluid type: TYPE T- II or equivalent

NOTICE: Do not overfill.

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





3. REPLACE ATF.
- 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: TYPE T- II or equivalent

Capacity:
Drain and refill: 1.9 liters (2.0 US qts, 1.7 Imp. qts)

- Start the engine, 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 at the normal operating temperature, 70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F), and add as necessary.

NOTICE: Do not overfill.





4. INSPECT AND ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE.
- Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and V-bank cover.
- 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.
- Install the V-bank cover with the bolt and 2 nuts.





5. 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 nut on the shift lever.





- Push the control shaft fully rearward.
- Return the control shaft 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 shift lever nut.

Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lb.)

- 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.
6. 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 it is not as stated 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: 12 N.m (125 Kgf.cm, 9 ft.lb.)

- For continuity inspection of the park/neutral position switch, see DTC P1780.
7. INSPECT IDLE SPEED.

Idle speed: 650 ± 50 rpm
(In the N position and air conditioner OFF)