Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

NOTE:
^ The transaxle cannot be drained completely through the drain plug opening. For complete draining, also remove the transmission fluid pan.
^ If a major repair, such as a clutch, band, or bearing replacement is required, the transaxle will have to be removed for service. At this time the torque converter and the oil cooler hoses must be thoroughly flushed to remove any foreign particles.
^ The following procedures are for a complete drain and refill for an in-vehicle service operation.

DRAINING
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Place a suitable container under the transaxle.
3. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and drain the transmission fluid into the container.

CAUTION: Avoid spilling the transmission fluid. The fluid may be hot.

4. Remove the 16 transmission oil pan bolts and carefully remove the transmission fluid pan.
5. Thoroughly clean the transmission fluid pan and oil filter. Replace the oil filter if necessary.
6. Install the oil filter. Tighten the oil filter bolts to 3-4 Nm (26-35 inch lbs.).
7. Place a new oil pan to case gasket on the transmission fluid pan and install the transmission fluid pan on the transaxle. Install the transmission oil pan bolts and tighten to 5-8 Nm (43-69 inch lbs.).

NOTE: Do not over tighten the bolts. DO NOT use any type of gasket sealer, RTV, etc., on the transmission fluid pan or oil pan to case gasket. If necessary, soak the gasket in clean ATF.

8. Install a new washer on the transmission fluid drain plug. Install the transmission fluid drain plug and tighten the transaxle fluid drain plug to 39-54 Nm (29-40 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower the vehicle.

REFILLING
^ If the automatic transaxle has been completely drained, remove the fluid level indicator and add 2.8L (3 qts) of the specified transmission fluid through the oil filler tube.
^ If the automatic transaxle has been disassembled, and the torque converter has been drained, remove the fluid level indicator and add 5.7L (6.0 quarts) of the specified transmission fluid through the oil filler tube.
^ Check the transmission fluid level.