Repair Procedures: Replacement
NOTE:
ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn't need to 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 32°C (89.6°F).
- Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc
- Lift the vehicle, 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 Hydraulic System - "Fluid ")
- 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 lb-ft)