Withdrawal procedure
1. Raise the vehicle and place it on the supports provided for this purpose.
2. Remove drain plug and drain fluid. It takes at least 5 minutes to completely drain the liquid.
3. Remove gasket from drain plug and discard.
Installation order
1. Install a new gasket on the drain plug.
2. Install the drain plug in place.
Tighten
Tighten drain plug to 40 Nm (30 pounds per foot).
3. The vehicle must be on a level surface.
4. Unscrew the bolt of the liquid level indicator and remove the indicator.
Important: Always use ESSO JWS 3309 US ATF.
Important: To check the fluid level or add fluid, do not remove the anchor bolt located on top of the transaxle assembly. Loosening the bolt will dislodge the internal components and require the transaxle assembly to be removed from the vehicle and disassembled for repair.
5. Top up the transmission fluid in the gearbox with final drive assembly should be through the location of the fluid level indicator.
6. Start the engine and let the vehicle run until the temperature of the transmission fluid reaches 70-80°C (158-176 °F).
7. Apply the parking brake.
8. Depress the brake pedal and move the gear selector lever slowly through all gear ranges from the PARK range (P) to the LOW range, lingering for about 3 seconds in each range. Return the gear lever to the PARK range (P) at idle speed.
9. Pull out the level sensor again and check that the liquid level is in the HOT range (HOT).
10. Install a liquid level gauge.