Rc62f Manual Transmission / Transaxle

Manual Transmission Oil

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Components COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION On-vehicle Inspection On-vehicle Inspection ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL

(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.

(b) Remove the transmission filler plug and gasket.

(c) Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug opening.

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*a

0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.196 in.)

If the result is not as specified, add transmission oil.

Manual transmission oil:

Oil grade

Oil viscosity

Standard capacity

Gear oil API GL-3 (GL-4)

SAE 75W-90

2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)

NOTICE:

  • Too much or too little oil will lead to transmission problems.
  • After adjusting the oil level, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.

(d) Inspect for oil leaks when the oil level is low.

(e) Install a new gasket and the transmission filler plug.

Torque:

37 N·m {377 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

Replacement REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL

(a) Remove the manual transmission filler plug and gasket.

(b) Remove the drain plug sub-assembly and gasket and then drain the manual transmission oil.

(c) Install a new gasket and the drain plug sub-assembly.

Torque:

37 N·m {377 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

2. ADD MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL

(a) Add manual transmission oil until the oil level is within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the manual transmission filler plug opening.

Text in Illustration

*a

0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.196 in.)

Manual transmission oil:

Oil grade

Oil viscosity

Standard capacity

Gear oil API GL-3 (GL-4)

SAE 75W-90

2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)

3. INSPECT MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL

Manual Transmission System

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