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Transaxle Oil Replacement [A26M-R]




TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [A26M-R]

1. Park the vehicle on level ground.

2. Remove the under cover.

3. Remove the drain plug with the washer.






4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.

5. Install a new washer and the drain plug.

Tightening torque
- 27.5-50.9 Nm {2.8-5.1 kgf-m, 37.5-20.2 ft-lbf}

6. Remove the oil level plug with washer and add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the oil level plug hole.






Manual transaxle oil Grade
- API Service GL-4 or GL-5

Manual transaxle oil Viscosity
- All-season: SAE 75W-90

Manual transaxle oil Capacity (approx. quantity)
- 2.5 L {2.6 US qt, 2.2 lmp qt}

7. Install a new washer and the oil level plug.

Tightening torque
- 27.5-50.9 Nm {2.8-5.1 kgf-m, 37.5-20.2 ft-lbf}

8. Install the under cover.