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Servicing - M/t Acura SLX I

Manual Trans 1 illustration ~253 words

IDENTIFICATION

Vehicle ApplicationTransmission Model
Hombre
2.2L 4-CylinderNV1500
4.3L V6NV3500
Rodeo & Passport
2.6L 4-CylinderBorg-Warner T5R
3.2L V6MUA5C
Trooper & SLXMUA5C

TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS (1997)

Vehicle ApplicationTransmission Model
Amigo
2.2L 4-CylinderBorg-Warner T5R
3.2L V6MUA5C
Hombre
2.2L 4-CylinderNV1500
4.3L V6NV3500
Rodeo & Passport
2.6L 4-CylinderBorg-Warner T5R
3.2L V6MUA5C
Trooper & SLXAR-5

TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS (1998)

Transmission & Transfer Case (Except Hombre)

Check fluid level every 7500 miles. Replace lubricant at initial 15,000 service and then at every 30,000 mile interval.

Transmission & Transfer Case (Hombre)

Note. Service intervals for Hombre models are not available.

Transmission (Hombre)

Ensure vehicle is level. Remove fill plug from side of transmission case. Fluid level should be even with bottom of fill plug hole. Add fluid if necessary. Install and tighten fill plug.

Transmission & Transfer Case (Passport, Rodeo, Trooper & SLX)

To check transmission and transfer case, ensure vehicle is level. Remove both fill plugs from transmission case and transfer case. (Scheme 1) Fluid level should be even with bottom of fill plug hole. Add fluid if necessary. Install and tighten fill plugs.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Transmission & Transfer Case (Passport, Rodeo, Trooper & SLX)

AR-5 & MUA5 Transmission

Use SAE 5W-30 SF engine oil in cold climates and for ambient temperatures up to 95°F (35°C). If temperature is above 50°F (10°C), use SAE 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50 engine oil.

Borg-Warner T5R Transmission

On Rodeo and Passport models equipped with Borg-Warner T5R transmission, use Dexron-III ATF.

NV1500 & NV3500 Transmission

On Hombre models use GM Synchro-Mesh Transmission Fluid (SLF) with 5 percent friction modifier.

Transfer Case (Except Hombre)

Use engine oil SAE 5W-30 for operational temperature range up to 95°F (35°C). Use SAE 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50 for operational temperatures above 50°F (10°C).

Transfer Case (Hombre)

Use Dexron-III ATF.

FLUID CAPACITIES

ApplicationQts. (L)
Amigo, Rodeo & Passport
Borg-Warner T5R2.25 (2.13)
MUA53.1 (2.9)
Hombre
NV15002.9 (2.7)
NV3500 (Except 4WD)2.5 (2.3)
NV3500 4WD2.5 (2.3)
Trooper & SLX
MUA5 (1997)3.1 (2.9)
AR-5 (1998)2.9 (2.7)

TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES

ApplicationQts. (L)
Hombre Transfer Case (NV233)1.3 (1.2)
Except Hombre
Without TORQUE ON DEMAND System1.5 (1.4)
With TORQUE ON DEMAND System2.0 (1.9)

TRANSFER CASE REFILL CAPACITIES

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Transmission (Except Hombre)
Drain Plug28 (38)
Filler Plug28 (38)
Transmission (Hombre)
Drain Plug44 (60)
Filler Plug44 (60)
Transfer Case
Drain Plug18 (25)
Filler Plug18 (25)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS