Manual Transmission

Manual Transaxle Oil

11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
030609012015078.558N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

Inspection of Manual Transaxle Oil Level

  1. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")

  2. Remove the fill plug (A).

  3. Check the oil condition and make sure the oil level is correct (A).

  4. Install the filler plug (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.9–78 N·m

  5. Install the lower cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")

Replacement

  1. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")

  2. Remove the drain plug (A), allow the oil to drain, then reinstall the drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 58.9–78 N·m

  3. Remove the fill plug (A).

  4. Fill the manual transaxle with manual transaxle oil through the filler hole.

    Recommended:

    - SAE 70W, API GL-4

    • Recommended transaxle oil: SK HK MTF 70W, SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W, GS CALTEX GS MTF HD 70W

    Capacity:

    1.7–1.8 L (0.45–0.48 US gal, 1.80–1.90 US qt, 1.50–1.6 L Imp qt)

  5. Install the filler plug (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.9–78 N·m

  6. Install the lower cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")

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