Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT

1. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

1. Drain ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) by removing drain plug after allowing the engine to cool for 3 to 4 hours.






CAUTION: Before starting work, cool off the engine well.

2. Reinstall drain plug after draining ATF, and tighten it to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:
25 ± 2 Nm
(2.5 ± 0.2 kg-m, 18.1 ± 1.4 ft.lb)

3. Fill ATF up to the middle of the "COLD" side on level gauge by using the gauge hole.

Recommended fluid:
Dexron II, IIE or Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid

Fluid capacity:
2200 cc: 8.4 - 8.7 l
(8.9 - 9.2 US qt, 7.4 - 7.7 Imp qt)
2500 cc: 9.3 - 9.6 l
(9.8 - 10.1 US qt, 8.2 - 8.4 Imp qt)




4. Run the vehicle until the ATF temperature rises to 60 to 80 °C (14O to 176°F) and check the ATF level of the "HOT" side on level gauge.

2. ATF FILTER


NOTE: ATF filter is maintenance free part. ATF filter needs replacement, when it has physically damaged or ATF leaked.

For the replacement procedures of the ATF filter, refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL".