Related Tests, Information and Procedures
BASIC INSPECTIONa. Check the fluid level.
HINT:
- Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
Fluid temperature: 70 to 80 °C (158 to 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.
1. Park the vehicle in a flat area and set the parking brake.
2. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, move the shift lever into all positions from the P to L position and return it to the P position.
3. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
4. Push it back fully into the pipe.
5. Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range.
If the level is not within the hot range, add new fluid.
Fluid type: ATF D-II or DEXRON (R) III (DEXRON (R) II)
NOTE:
- Do not overfill.
- After filling ATF, check the oil level securely then drive a vehicle.
b. Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
c. Replace the ATF.
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
2. Reinstall the drain plug securely.
3. With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the oil filler pipe.
Fluid type: ATF D-II or DEXRON(R)III (DEXRON (R) II)
Capacity: 4.75 liters (5.0 US qts, 4.2 Imp. qts)
4. Start the engine and move the shift lever into all positions from the P to L position and then shift it into the P position.
5. With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
6. Check the fluid level at the normal operating temperature, 70 to 80 °C (158 to 176 °F), and add as necessary.
NOTE: Do not overfill.
d. Check the fluid leaks.
Check for leaks in the transaxle.
If there are leaks, repair or replace O-rings, gasket, oil seals, plugs or other related parts.
e. Inspect and adjust the throttle cable.
1. Check that the accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Check that the inner cable is not slack.
3. Measure the distance between the outer cable end and stopper on the cable.
Standard distance: 0 to 1 mm (0 to 0.04 in.)
If the distance is not within the standard, adjust the cable by adjusting the nuts.
f. Inspect and adjust the 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 is aligned with the correct position.
If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
1. Loosen the nut on the shift lever.
2. Push the control shaft fully downward.
3. Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N position.
4. Set the shift lever to the N position.
5. 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.lbf)
6. Start the engine. Make sure that the vehicle moves forward when the lever is shifted from the N to D position and reverses when shifted to the R position.
g. Inspect and adjust the park/neutral position. 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 procedures.
1. Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolts and set the shift lever to the N position.
2. Align the groove and neutral basic line.
3. Hold the park/neutral position switch in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
For continuity check of the park/neutral position switch.
h. Check the idle speed.
Idle speed: 700 ±50 rpm
(Shift lever in N position and air conditioner OFF)