Procedures

Transaxle Draining and Filling

Material:

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.

Manual Transaxle Drain Plug:

3. NOTE: Use a new gasket and apply sealant on the drain plug.

Install the drain plug.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

Fill Level Inspection Plug:

4. Remove the fill level inspection plug.

Manual Transaxle Fill Level Inspection Plug:

5. Remove the transaxle fill plug.

Manual Transaxle Fill Plug:

6. Fill the transmission with gear oil until level with the fill level inspection plug hole.

7. NOTE: Use a new gasket and apply sealant on the fill plug.

Install the transaxle fill plug.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).





8. NOTE: Use a new gasket and apply sealant on the fill level inspection plug.

Install the fill level inspection plug.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).