General

SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

TRANSAXLE GEAR OIL LEVEL INSPECTION




Inspect each component for evidence of leakage. Check the gear oil level by removing the filler plug. If the oil is contaminated, it is necessary to replace it with new oil.
1. With the vehicle parked on a level surface, remove the drain plug and make sure that oil level is the same level as the plug hole.
2. Check that the transaxle gear oil is not noticeably dirty, and that it is of a suitable viscosity.

REPLACEMENT OF TRANSAXLE GEAR OIL




1. With the vehicle parked on a level surface, remove the drain plug to drain the transaxle gear oil.
2. Replace the gasket with a new one and install the drain plug.
3. Add new oil through the drain plug, filling to a level 5-9 mm (0.2-0.4 in.) below the plug opening.

Transaxle oil total capacity:
1.8 liters (1.9 u.s.qts., 1.6 Imp.qts.) (KM201 only)
1.7 liters (1.8 u.s.qts., 1.5 Imp.qts.) (KM200 only)

DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT




1. Disconnect the drive shaft from the transaxle.
2. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, remove the oil seal.




3. Using the special tool, (09431-21200) tap the drive shaft oil seal into the transaxle.
4. Apply a coating of gear oil to the lip of the oil seal.

Transaxle gear oil: Hypoid gear oil, SAE 75W-85W conforming to API GL-4 or higher

SPEEDOMETER CABLE REPLACEMENT




1. Correctly insert the adapter into the instrument panel, and fasten the new speedometer cable.




2. Install the grommet so the cable attachment part and the projecting part are horizontal, as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION: The cable should be installed so that the radius of the cable bend is 150 mm (5.9 in.) or more.




3. At the transaxle, the cable should be inserted into the transaxle, and the nut should be securely tightened.

CAUTION: If the cable is not correctly and securely connected, it may cause the speedometer to read incorrectly or it may produce abnormal noise.