Specifications

MAINTENANCE SERVICE
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GENERAL
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NOTE: In either case, air bubbles can interfere with normal
valve, clutch, and brake operation. Also, foaming can cause
transmission fluid to escape from the transaxle vent where it
may be mistaken for a leak.
6. Securely insert the dipstick.
NOTE: The transmission fluid should always be replaced
under the following conditions:
.
• When troubleshooting the transaxle.
• When overhauling the transaxle.
• When the transmission fluid is noticeably dirty or burnt
(driving under severe conditions).
CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID
If you have an transmission fluid changer, use this changer to
replace the transmission fluid. If you do not have an transmis
-
sion fluid changer, replace the transmission fluid by the follow-
ing procedure.
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1. Disconnect the hose shown in the illustration which
connects the transaxle and the oil cooler (inside the
radiator). Place a container under the hose to collect the
discharge.
CAUTION
The engine should be stopped within one minute after it is
started. If all the transmission fluid has drained out before
then, the engine should be stopped at that point.
2. Start the engine and let the transmission fluid drain out.
(Running conditions: "N" range with engine idling)
Approximately 3.5 dm
3
(3.7 quarts) of transmission
fluid should be removed.
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3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the transaxle case
to drain the transmission fluid.
Approximately 2.0 dm
3
(2.1 quarts) of transmission
fluid should be removed.
4. Install the drain plug with a new gasket, and tighten it to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N⋅ m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)
CAUTION
Stop pouring if the full volume of transmission fluid cannot
be added.
5. Add new transmission fluid (DIAMOND ATF SP III) through
the oil filter tube.
Approximately 5.5 dm
3
(5.8 quarts) of transmission
fluid should be added.
6. Repeat the procedure in Step 2. (to pump out the rest of the
contaminated transmission fluid)
7. Add new transmission fluid (DIAMOND ATF SP III) through
the oil filter tube.