Procedures

Transaxle Draining and Filling





1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the drain plug and drain the transaxle.

3. Clean and install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

4. Release the 7 retainers (2 shown) and remove the shift cable cover.





5. NOTE: Before removing, clean the area around the filler plug.

Remove the fill plug.





6. Using a suitable oil suction gun, fill the transaxle to the correct level with the specified fluid.
- Transaxle fluid level: 5-10 mm (0.196-0.393 in.) below the lower edge of the filler plug bore.





7. Install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).





8. Install the shift cables cover.