Draining & Refilling
NOTE:
The procedure for partial drain, due to an in-vehicle repair operation, is listed below. If a major repair is required, such as clutch band, bearing, etc., the transaxle will have to be removed for repairs. At this time, the torque converter, oil pan, oil cooler, and oil cooler tubes must be thoroughly flushed to remove any contamination.
- Remove the transaxle dipstick. See Fig 1 . Raise and support the vehicle. Position a drain pan under the transaxle, then remove the drain plug and washer. See Fig 2 .
- Measure the amount of ATF drained for use in refilling. Discard the drain plug washer. Install a new drain plug washer on drain plug. Install and tighten drain plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Remove the drain pan and lower the vehicle. Do not reuse ATF, always replace with new ATF.
- Insert a funnel into the oil filler tube. Fill the transaxle with approximately the same amount of ATF as drained. Do not overfill. Fill the transaxle with appropriate fluid to proper level and check for correct transaxle operation. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL .