FILLING
- Remove speedometer pinion gear. Fill the transaxle with new oil. Oil grade and capacity: Refer to «FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS»(ref-233644-S09981660282006052600000) .
- After refilling oil, check oil level. Assemble a new o-ring on to the speedometer pinion gear, then install it in transaxle case. Speedometer pinion gear: 4.9 - 6.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kg-m, 43 - 61 in-lb) CAUTION: Do not reuse o-ring.
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- Check that oil is not leaking from transaxle.
- Remove speedometer pinion gear.
- Measure oil level using suitable gauge as shown, and check if "L" is within the specifications. Oil level "L": 49 - 55 mm (1.93 - 2.17 in) CAUTION: Never start engine while checking oil level.
- Set a new o-ring on the speedometer pinion gear and install it in the transaxle case. Speedometer pinion gear: 4.9 - 6.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kg-m, 43 - 61 in-lb) CAUTION: Do not reuse o-ring.
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- Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle case. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233652-S33721208742006052600000) .
- Remove the oil seal with a slotted screwdriver as shown. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the transaxle case surface when removing the oil seal.