Transaxle Fluid Changing Procedure (On-Vehicle)

IMPORTANT: To ensure that all sediment within the transaxle is suspended in the fluid, the fluid should only be drained after it has reached a normal operating temperature of 88° 93°C (190° - 200°F). Normal operating temperature is reached after approximately 25 km (15 miles) of highway driving.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Support Positions

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Position vehicle on hoist and raise vehicle.
Drain fluid with engine off. Allow at least 5 minutes for fluid to drain completely.
IMPORTANT: Clean drain plug and lubricate with clean Saturn Transaxle Fluid. Wipe off excess fluid and install.
Install drain plug and torque to specification.
Torque Transaxle Drain Plug: 30 N.m (22 ft-lbs)
Lower vehicle and refill transaxle using Saturn Transaxle Fluid.
Saturn Transaxle Fluid: 2.5 L (2.6 qt.)
Check for proper fluid level using TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING PROCEDURE .

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Transaxle Drain Plug
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