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Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

TRANSAXLE DRAINING AND FILLING
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.





3. Install the drain plug.





^ Tighten to 35 N-m (3-5 kgf-m, 26 ft-lbf}.

Note
^ Use a new gasket and apply sealant on the drain plug.

4. Remove the fill level inspection plug.





5. Remove the transaxle fill plug.





6. Fill the transaxle with gear oil until level with the fill level inspection plug hole.
7. Install the transaxle fill plug.





^ Tighten to 35 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 26 ft-lbf).

Note
^ Use a new gasket and apply sealant on the fill plug.

8. Install the fill level inspection plug.





^ Tighten to 35 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 26 ft-lbf).

Note
^ Use a new gasket and apply sealant on the fill level inspection plug.