Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Checking the Basics

1. CHECK ATF 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 ATF 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 the P to L position and return to the P position.
(c) Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
(d) Push it back fully into the pipe.





(e) Pull it out and check that the ATF level is in the HOT range.
If the level is at the low side. add new ATF.

Fluid type: ATF D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)

NOTICE: Do not overfill.

2. CHECK FLUID CONDITION
If the ATF smells burnt or is black, replace it.
3. REPLACE ATF





(a) Remove the drain plug and drain the ATF.
(b) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(c) With the engine OFF, add new ATF through the oil filler pipe.

Fluid type: ATF D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)

Drain and refill: 3.3 liters (3.5 US qts, 2.0 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 ATF level. Add ATF up to the COOL level on the dipstick.





(f) Check the ATF 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 transaxle.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to replace O-rings, gaskets. oil seals, plugs or other parts.
5. INSPECT AND ADJUST THROTTLE 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 boot and cable stopper distance: 0 - 1 mm
(0 - 0.04 in.)

If the distance is not within the specification, adjust the cable by the adjusting nuts.
6. INSPECT AND ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION When shifting the shift lever from the N position to the 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:





(a) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
(b) Push the control shaft lever fully downward.





(c) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the 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.

Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)

(f) 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 procedures:
(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) Holding the shift selector, and tighten the bolt.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)

8. INSPECT IDLE SPEED

Idle speed: 700 ±50 rpm (In N position and A/C OFF)