Fluid Repair Procedures

Inspection

ATF Level Check

When checking the ATF level, make sure that dust, foreign matter, etc. does not enter through the fill hole.

1. 1
   Remove the air duct (A).

   

2. 2
   Remove the eye bolt (A).
3. 3
   Add 700 cc of ATF SP-IV through the ATF filler hole (A).

   

4. 4
   Start the engine. (Do not depress the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time.)
5. 5
   Make sure the automatic transaxle fluid temperature sensor reads 50 to 60 °C using the GDS.
6. 6
   Slowly move the selector lever from the "P" position to the "D" position, then from "D" to "P", and repeat once more at idle.

   Hold at each gear position for more than 2 seconds.

7. 7
   Remove the lower cover (A).

   

8. 8
   Raise the vehicle, then remove the ATF level plug (A) from the valve body cover.

   

   At this time, the vehicle must be in a level condition.

9. 9
   If the ATF flows from the drain plug in a thin, steady stream, the ATF level is normal. Then complete the procedure and tighten the ATF level plug. ATF overfilled: The volume of drained fluid exceeds 900 cc within two minutes. 50~60 °C ATF underfilled: No ATF flows from the level plug hole.

   Do not reuse the ATF level plug O-ring.

10. 10
    Install the lower cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

    

11. 11
    Install the banjo bolt.

    Eye bolt tightening torque: 2.9 ~ 4.9 N·m

    Do not reuse the banjo bolt O-ring (A).

12. 12
    Install the air duct (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N·m

    

Replacement

1. 1
   Remove the ATF drain plug (A) and reinstall the ATF drain plug after the ATF is completely drained.

   

   Do not reuse the ATF drain plug gasket.

2. 2
   Fill the transaxle with ATF (approximately 5 liters).
3. 3
   Check the ATF level. (Refer to Fluid - "Inspection")