Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

Inspection
1. Park the vehicle on a level area.
2. Remove the speedometer cable dust cover, and disconnect the cable from the speedometer driven gear.
3. After removing the bolt, pull the gear case to remove it from the housing. (Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver between the speedometer gear case and the clutch housing, and use it to pry the gear case loose if necessary.)




4. Check whether the oil level is between the "F" and "L".
5. If not, add the necessary amount of the specified oil through the gear case hole.







Replacement
1. Park the vehicle on a level area.
2. Remove the speedometer driven gear.
3. Remove the drain plug, and drain the oil.
4. Replace the drain plug, and add the necessary amount of the specified oil through the speedometer gear case hole.

Tightening torque:
39-59 Nm (4.0-6.0 m-kg, 29-43 ft-lb)

Specified oil
Type:
F-type MTX
All season:
ATF M2C33-F or DEXRON-II
Above -18°C (0°F):
API: GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 90, or 80W-90

G-type MTX
All season:
ATF DEXRON-II
API: GL-4 or GL-5, SAE8OW-90, or SAE 90

Capacity:
F-type MTX 3.2 liters (3.4 US qt, 2.8 Imp qt)
G-type MTX 3.35 liters (3.55 US qt, 2.96 Imp qt)