Transaxle Draining and Filing

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.

Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug And Drain Fluid

NOTE: Use a new gasket on the drain plug.

Fig 2: Installing Drain Plug

Install the drain plug.
Lower the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is on level ground and apply the parking brake.
If necessary, disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Electrical Connector
If necessary, remove the bolt and the VSS.

Fig 4: Removing Bolt And VSS
Place a funnel into the VSS hole.

Fig 5: Locating VSS Hole
Fill the transaxle with gear oil through the VSS opening until the full level on the VSS is reached as shown.

Fig 6: Identifying Full Level On VSS Is Reached As Shown
Install the VSS and the bolt.

Fig 7: Installing VSS And Bolt
Connect the VSS electrical connector.

Fig 8: Connecting VSS Electrical Connector