Service Adjustment Procedure

NOTE: A check of ATF level is not normally required during scheduled services. If an oil leak is found, perform the oil level check procedure after repairs are completed.

CAUTION: When checking the oil level, be careful not to enter dust, foreign matters, etc. from fill hole.

Remove the air duct (A).

Fig 1: Air Duct Location
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Remove the eyebolt (A).

Fig 2: Eyebolt Location
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Add ATF SP-IV 700cc to the ATF injection hole.
Start the engine. (Don't step on brake and accelerator simultaneously).
Confirm that the temperature of the A/T oil temperature sensor is 50 ~ 60°C (122 ~ 140°F) with the GDS.
Shift the select lever slowly from "P" to "D", then "D" to "P" and repeat one more at idle.
NOTE:
Maintain at each speed position for more than 2 sec.
Remove the under cover (A).

Fig 3: Under Cover Location
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Remove the oil level plug (A) from the valve body cover.

Fig 4: Oil Level Plug Location
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NOTE:
At this time, the vehicle must be a horizontal state.
If the oil flows out of the overflow plug in thin steady stream, the oil level is correct.
Excess: Drain quantity exceed 900cc for two minutes at 50 ~ 60°C(122 ~ 140°F)

Shortage: No Drain
NOTE:
- If there is no damage at the automatic transaxle and the oil cooler, the oil cooler hose, transaxle case, valve body tightening state are normal, ATF must drop out after performing above 1 to 9 procedures. After performing above 1 to 9 procedures, if the oil doesn't drop out, inspect the automatic transaxle assembly for oil leaks.
- Replace the gasket before reinstalling the oil level plug.
Tighten the oil level plug.
Oil Level Plug Tightening Torque: Tightening up stopper

NOTE:
Replace the gasket before reinstalling the oil level plug.
Install the under cover (A).

Fig 5: Under Cover Location
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Install the eyebolt (A).
NOTE:
Always replace the O-Ring (A) of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening eyebolt.

Fig 6: Eyebolt O-Ring
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Fig 7: Eyebolt Location
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Install the air duct (A).

Fig 8: Air Duct Location
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