Basic Inspection
1. CHECK FLUID LEVELHINT:
- Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transmission are at normal operating temp.
Fluid temp.: 70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F).
- Only use the COOL position on the level gauge a rough reference when the fluid is replaced or the engine does not run.
- Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
- With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from the P to the L position and return to the P position.
- Pull out the level gauge and wipe it clean.
- Push it back fully into the pipe.
- Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT position.
- If the level is at the low side, add fluid.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
Fluid type: DEXRON(r)II
2. CHECK FLUID CONDITION
- If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
3. REPLACE TRANSAXLE FLUID
- Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
- Reinstall the drain plug securely.
- With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the oil filler pipe.
Drain and Refill Capacity: 3.5 liters (3.7 US qts, 3.1 Imp. qts)
- Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions from the P to the L position and then shift into the P position.
- With the engine idling, check the fluid level.
- Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
- Check the fluid level at the normal operating temperature. 70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F), and add as necessary.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
4. CHECK FLUID LEAKS
- Check for leaks in the transmission.
- If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, seal packing, oil seals, plugs or other parts.
5. INSPECT AND ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE
- Check that the accelerator pedal is fully released.
- Check that the inner cable is not slack.
- 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 LEVER POSITION
- 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 swivel nut on the manual shift lever.
- Push the manual lever fully toward the right side of the vehicle.
- Return the lever 2 notches to the N position.
- Set the shift lever to the N position.
- While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R position side, tighten the swivel nut.
- Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from the N to D position and reverses when shifting it to the R position.
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.
- Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and set the shift lever to the N position.
- Align the groove and neutral basic line.
- Hold in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lb)
- For continuity inspection of the park/neutral position switch, refer to DTC P1780 under the Trouble Code Charts in Computers and Control Systems.
8. INSPECT IDLE SPEED
Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm
(In N position and air conditioner OFF)