Related Tests, Information and Procedures
Basic Inspectiona. Check the fluid level
HINT:
- Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
Fluid temp.: 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)
- Use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough reference when the fluid is replaced or the engine does not run.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L and return it to the P position.
3. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it out.
4. Push the oil level gauge back fully into the pipe.
5. Pull oil level gauge out and check that the fluid level is within the HOT range.
If the level is at the lower side, add new fluid.
Fluid type: ATF type T-IV or equivalent
Capacity: 3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. qts)
NOTE: Do not overfill.
b. Check the fluid condition
If the level is at the lower side, add new fluid.
c. Replace the ATF
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
2. Reinstall the drain plug securely.
3. With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the oil tiller pipe.
Fluid type: ATF type T-IV or equivalent
Capacity: 3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. qts)
4. Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L and then shift into the P position.
5. With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid to the COOL level on the dipstick.
6. Check the fluid level at the normal operating temperature of 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F), and add if necessary.
NOTE: Do not overfill.
d. Check the fluid leak
Check for leak in the transaxle.
If there is leak, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, gasket, oil seals, plugs or other parts.
e. Inspect and adjust the shift lever position.
When shifting the shift lever from the N position to the other positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly and accurately into each position and that the position indicator is not aligned with the correct position.
If the indicator is aligned with the correct position, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
1. Loosen the nut on the shift lever.
2. Push the control shaft fully rearward.
3. Return the control shaft lever by 2 notches to the N position.
4. Set the shift lever in the N position.
5. While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R position side, tighten the shift lever nut.
Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
6. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from N to D and reverses when shifting it to the R position.
f. Inspect and adjust the park/neutral position switch. Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever only in the N or P position, but never in the other positions.
If it is not as stated above, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
1. Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and set the shift lever in the N position.
2. Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
3. Hold it the in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
For further inspection of the park/neutral position switch.
g. Check the idle speed
Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm
(In N position and A/C OFF)