Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL.

HINT:
- Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transmission 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 P to L position and return to P position.
- Pull out the oil level gauge 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.
NOTICE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

Fluid type: ATF TYPE T-II or Equivalent

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

3. REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID



- 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 Capacity:
- Dry till: 8.2 liters (8.7 US qts. 7.2 Imp. qts)
- Drain and refill: 1.9 liters (2.0 US qts, 1.6 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 at the normal operating temperature 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 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 control shaft lever.
- Push the control shaft lever fully rearward.



- Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to N position.
- Set the shift lever to N position.
- While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R position side, tighten the shift lever 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.

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 not as stated above, carry out these adjustment procedures:
- 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 Nm (125 kg.cm, 9 ft.lb)

- For continuity inspection of the park/neutral position switch, refer to "Park/Neutral Position Switch Circuit" under the Non-Trouble Code Charts.
Testing and Inspection

7. INSPECT IDLE SPEED.

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