Repair Procedures: Replacement
NOTE:
ATF of 8 speed automatic transaxle doesn't be replaced. But, if the vehicle is severe use or business use, replace ATF every 60, 000 miles for severe usage. Severe usage is defined as
- Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road, etc).
- Driving in mountain road, ascent/descent.
- Repetition of short distance driving.
- More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 30°C (86°F).
- Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when raising the vehicle using the lift. (Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")
- Lift the vehicle, and then remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.CAUTION:
- Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
Drain plug tightening torque:
33.3 - 43.1 N.m (3.4 - 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 - 31.8 lb-ft)
- Put down the vehicle with the lift and then remove the eyebolt (A).
- Fill the ATF about 5 liters to the injection hole.
- Check the ATF level.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ")
- Then finish check the ATF level procedure and install the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Put down the vehicle with the lift and then tighten the eyebolt.
Eyebolt tightening torque:
4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 Ib.ft)
CAUTION:- Replace the gasket (A) before reinstalling the eyebolt.