Specifications
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
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GENERAL
00-47
TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT
AC101078
AB
FILLER PLUG
DRAIN PLUG
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
3. Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N⋅ m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)
4. Fill with DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL API classification
GL-3 SAE 75W-80 or gear oil API classification GL-4 SAE
75W
− 85W or 75W − 90 until the level comes to the lower
portion of filler plug hole.
Quantity: 2.2 dm
3
(2.32 quarts) <FWD>
Quantity: 2.3 dm
3
(2.43 quarts) <AWD>
5. Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N⋅ m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)
13. TRANSMISSION FLUID
M1001002900446
CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
1. Drive the vehicle until the transmission fluid temperature
rises to the normal operating temperature [70
− 80° C (158 −
176
° F)].
NOTE: The transmission fluid temperature is measured with
scan tool MB991958 (
MUT-III sub assembly).
NOTE:
AC304814
HOT
80
DIPSTICK
6040
(176)(140)(104)
FLUID TEMPERATURE [˚C (˚F)]
– 30 (– 1.2)
– 20 (– 0.8)
– 10 (– 0.4)
0 (0)
10 (0.4)
FLUID LEVEL [mm (in)]
AB
(68)
20
If it takes some amount of time until the transmission
fluid reaches its normal operating temperature [70
−
80
°
C
(158
−
176
°
F)], check the transmission fluid level by referring
to the left diagram.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move the selector lever through all positions to fill the torque
converter and the hydraulic circuits with fluid, and then move
the selector lever to the "N" position.
4. After wiping off any dirt around the dipstick, remove the
dipstick and check the condition of the transmission fluid.
NOTE: If the transmission fluid smells as if it is burnt, it
means that the transmission fluid has been contaminated by
fine particles from the bushings and friction materials. Tran
-
saxle overhaul and cooler line flushing may be necessary.
AC005861AB
5. Check transmission fluid level is at the "HOT" mark on the
dipstick. If the transmission fluid level is less than this, add
DIAMOND ATF SP III transmission fluid until the level
reaches the "HOT" mark.
NOTE: If the transmission fluid level is too low, the oil pump
will draw in air along with the transmission fluid, which will
cause to form bubbles. If the transmission fluid level is too
high, rotating components inside the transaxle will churn the
fluid and air into a foamy liquid. Both conditions (level too
low or too high) will cause the hydraulic pressure to drop,
which will result in late shifting and slipping of the clutches
and brakes.