Replacement
Note. ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn't need to be replaced. If the vehicle is used severely in business or personal use, replace ATF every 60, 000 miles. Severe usage is defined as Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road, etc) Driving in mountain road, ascent/descent Repetition of short distance driving More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C (89.6°F). Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc
Scheme 34
- Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally. Drain plug tightening torque: 34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~32.6 lb-ft) CAUTION: The gasket of the drain plug use new one.
- Fill the oil about 5 liters through eyebolt.
- Check the oil level. Refer to «HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID)»(ref-429560-S16638232802011101500000) .
Installation
- Installation is the reverse of removal. CAUTION: After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the valve body assembly, must perform procedures below. NOTE: Continue to apply liquid gasket at application points at the valve body cover with ø2.5 mm (0.0984 in.) thickness. Liquid gasket Part name : Threebond 1281B or LOCTITE FMD-546 Adding automatic transaxle fluid. Refer to «HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID)»(ref-429560-S16638232802011101500000) . Perform TCM learning after replacing the valve body to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup. Refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEM (REPAIR PROCEDURES)»(ref-429561-S07760757512011101500000) .