Transaxle Oil Repair Procedures

Inspection

1. 1
   Raise the vehicle using a lift.
2. 2
   Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
3. 3
   Remove the filler plug bolt (A).

   

4. 4
   Check the oil condition and oil level.
5. 5
   Install the filler plug bolt with a new gasket.

   Tightening torque: 58.9–78 N·m

Replacement

1. 1
   Raise the vehicle using a lift.
2. 2
   Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
3. 3
   Remove the drain plug (A) and drain all the oil. Then install the drain plug (A) with a new gasket.

   Tightening Torque: 44.1–49 N·m

   

4. 4
   Add new oil through the filler hole (A) and fill to just below the plug hole. Standard oil: API Service GL-4, SAE 70W. Recommended oil (CASE: SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF, SK: HK SYN DCTF 70W, GS CALTEX: GS DCTF HD 70W). Oil capacity: 1.9–2 L (0.50–0.53 US gal, 2.01–2.11 US qt, 1.67–1.8 L Imp qt).

   

5. 5
   Install the filler plug bolt with a new gasket.

   Tightening torque: 58.9–78 N·m

6. 6
   Install the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")