Basic Inspection
PRELIMINARY CHECK1. Check Fluid Level
HINT:
^ Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature
Fluid temperature : 70-80° C (158- 176° F)
^ Only use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough reference when the fluid is replaced or the engine does not run.
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
(b) With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from "P" to "L" position and return to "P" position.
(c) Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
(d) Push it back fully into the tube.
(e) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range.
If the level is at the low side, add fluid.
ATF type: DEXRON II
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
2. Check Fluid Condition
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
3. Replace Transaxle Fluid
(a) Using 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
(b) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(c) With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the oil filler tube.
ATF type: DEXRON II
Capacity: Total: 5.6 liters (5.9 US qts, 4.9 Imp. qts)
Drain and refill: 2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)
(d) Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions from "P" to "L" position and then shift into "P" position.
(e) With the engine idling, check the fluid level.
Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
(f) Check the fluid level at the normal operating temperature 70 - 80 ° C (158 - 176 ° F) and add as necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Check Fluid Leaks
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O -rings, seal packings, oil seals, plugs or other parts.
5. Inspect And Adjust Throttle Cable
Measure The Distance From The End Of The Cable Housing To The End Of The Stopper On The Cable:
(a) Check that the throttle valve is fully closed.
(b) Check that the inner cable is not slack.
(c) Measure the distance between the outer cable end and stopper on the cable.
Standard distance: 0 - 1 mm (0 - 0.04 in)
If the distance is not standard, adjust the cable by the adjusting nuts.
6. Inspect And Adjust Shift Cable
When shifting the shift lever from the "N" position to other positions. check that the lever can be shifted smoothly and accurately to each position and that the position indicator correctly indicates the position.
^ If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out the following adjustment procedures:
Loosen The Nut On The Shift Cable To Adjust:
(a) Loosen the swivel nut on the manual shaft lever.
(b) Push the manual shaft lever fully toward the right side of the vehicle.
Adjusting The Control Shaft Lever:
(c) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to "N" position.
(d) Set the shift lever to "N" position.
(e) While holding the shift lever lightly toward the "R" position side, tighten the shift lever nut.
7. Inspect And Adjust Park/Neutral Position Switch
Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever only in the "N" or "P" position, but not in other positions.
^ If not as started above, carry out the following adjustment procedure:
(a) Loosen the Park/Neutral position switch bolt and set the shift lever to the "N" position.
(b) Align the groove and neutral basic line.
(c) Hold in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (48 in lb)
8. Inspect Idle Speed ("N" Position)
Idle speed: 750 +/- 50 rpm (In N position and air conditioner OFF)