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.
Normal operating temperature (Fluid temperature).: 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 apply 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 out the oil level gauge 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 lmp. qts)
NOTE: Do not overfill.
b. Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
c. Replace the ATF.
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
2. Reinstall the drain plug securely.
3. With the engine stopped, add new fluid through the oil filler pipe.
Fluid type: ATF type T-IV or equivalent Capacity: 3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 lmp. qts)
4. Start the engine and move the shift lever into all positions from P to L and then move it 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 moving 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 aligned with the correct position.
If the indicator is not 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, tighten the shift lever nut.
Torque: 13 Nm (9 ft.lbf)
6. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the lever from N to D and reverses when moving 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 in the position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (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)