Transaxle (Mirage, Precis & Sigma): Notes
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- Remove drain plug(s) and drain fluid. See Fig 1. Some applications may contain a drain plug located in housing below drive axle shaft and in the oil pan. Remove oil pan. Remove oil filter/screen if necessary.
- If oil filter/screen is replaced, tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.
- Clean oil pan, replace gasket and install oil pan. Tighten oil pan bolts and drain plug to specification. Ensure dipstick hole area is clean and pour in approximately 2.4 qts. (4.0L) of Dexron II fluid into dipstick hole.
- Run engine for 2 minutes at idle. Shift transmission to each position, ending in Neutral. Add sufficient fluid to reach lower mark. After reaching normal operating temperature, fluid should be between upper and lower marks of "HOT" range on dipstick.