Fwd 6-Speed Transaxle Fluid Checking Procedure (PS171)

FWD 6-SPEED TRANSAXLE FLUID CHECKING PROCEDURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SERVICE INFORMATION

When servicing the automatic transaxle fluid level, the fluid level plug design is slightly different than the steel cover previously used. The material of the valve body covers have changed from Steel → Plastic (6-speed A/T). When removing the fluid level checking plug on the new plastic cover, an approximate 1/4 turn is all that is required to remove the plug. If you continue to unscrew the fluid level plug damage will occur to either the side cover or fluid checking plug.

All fluid level checking must be done with engine and transmission at operating temperature. Failure to do so may result in an over-fill condition. When the fluid level checking plug is removed, the fluid level should be even with fluid level drain plug hole.

If these directions are not followed damage to the side cover and fluid level checking plug may occur which is subject to charged back to your dealership. 

The side covers are not interchangeable with previous design, so early and late design covers are available through your parts department. 

Only SP- 4 ATF fluid should be used in this FWD or AWD transaxle, failure to use the proper fluid will cause contamination and transmission performance concerns. 

PART NAME	PART NUMBER
	PREVIOUS (STEEL valve body cover)	NEW (PLASTIC valve body cover)
Eye bolt - Fill Plug	A: Eye bolt & Gasket	B: Eye bolt assembly (O-ring included)
	Tightening Torque: 25.3~32.6 lb. ft (34.3 ~ 44.1 Nm)	Tightening Torque: 3.6~4.3 lb. ft (4.9 ~ 5.9 Nm)
	P/N: 45267 3B000 (Gasket P/N: 1751214000)	P/N: 45283 26100 (O-ring included)
Oil level plug ATF Level checking after reaching operating temperature	C: Oil level plug	D: Oil level plug
	Tightening Torque: 25.3~32.6 lb. ft (34.3 ~ 44.1 Nm)	Fit a 3/8 ratchet into the square groove in the oil level plug and then remove approx. 1/4 turn, installation is reverse of removal
	Oil Level Plug P/N: 45324 23000	Oil Level Plug P/N: 45285 26100
Oil level plug gasket	P/N: 45323 39000	P/N: 45284 26100