Service Adjustment
Procedure |
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. |
When checking the oil level, be careful not to
enter dust, foreign matters, etc. from fill
hole. |
1. |
Remove the eyebolt (A).
Eyebolt
tightening torque:
34.3~44.1 N.m (3.5~4.5 kgf.m, 25.3~32.6
lb-ft)
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The gasket of the eyebolt use new
one. | |
2. |
Add ATF SP-IV 700cc to the ATF injection hole.

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3. |
Start the engine. (Don’t step on brake and
accelerator simultaneously. |
4. |
Confirm that the temperature of the A/T oil
temperature sensor is 50~60°C(122~140°F) with the GDS.
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5. |
Shift the select lever slowly from “P” to “D”,
then “D” to “P” and repeat one more at idle.
Keep on each speed position more than 2
sec. | |
6. |
Lift the vehicle, then remove the oil level
plug (A) from the valve body cover.

At this time, the vehicle must be a
horizontal
state. | |
7. |
If the oil flows out of the overflow plug in
thin steady stream, the oil level is correct.
Then finish the procedure and tighten the oil
plug.
Oil level check (excess or shortage)
method
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Excess: Oil flows out in thick
stream. |
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Shortage: No oil flows out of the
overflow
plug. | |
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 7 procedures. After performing
above 1 to 7 procedures, if the oil doesn’t drop out, inspect
the automatic transaxle assembly.
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The gasket of the oil level plug use new
one. |
Oil level plug
tightening torque:
34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3
~32.6 lb-ft)
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8. |
Put down the vehicle with the lift and then
tighten the eyebolt. |
Replacement
ATF of 6 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
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Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel,
Snowy, Unpaved road, etc) |
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Driving in mountain road,
ascent/descent |
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Repetition of short distance driving
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More than 50% operation in heavy city
traffic during hot weather above 32°C(89.6°F)
. |
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Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation
or trailer towing,
etc | |
1. |
Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the
drain plug after draining ATF totally.

Drain plug
tightening torque:
34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3
~32.6 lb-ft)
|
The gasket of the drain plug use new
one. | |
2. |
Fill the oil about 5
liters. |
3. |
Check the oil level. (Refer to Oil level check
procedure.) | |