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A/T Fluid Replacement

Automatic Transmission Fluid

REPLACEMENT
1. Lift-up the vehicle.
2. Drain the ATF completely.
3. Check the ATF for condition.

CAUTION: Directly after the engine has been running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.





4. Replace with a new gasket, and then tighten the ATF drain plug.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft. lbs.)
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Pour ATF through the oil charge pipe.
Recommended fluid: Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid
Capacity: Fill the same amount of ATF drained from drain plug hole.
Capacity when transmission is overhauled: 9.3 - 9.6 l (9.8 - 10.1 US qt. 8.2 - 8.4 Imp qt)
7. Check the level and leaks of ATF.

CONDITION CHECK





NOTE: When replacing ATF, check the inside condition of the transmission body by inspecting the drained ATF.