Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

Transaxle Fluid Level Check

The speedometer driven gear sleeve is used as a dipstick to check the transaxle fluid level. To check and adjust the transaxle fluid level, use the following procedure:
1. Remove the protective boot from the gear sleeve and slide it up the speedometer cable.
2. Disconnect the speedometer cable from the sleeve.
Pliers may be necessary to loosen the speedometer cable attaching nut.
3. Remove the bolt attaching the gear sleeve to the transaxle.
4. Remove the speedometer sleeve and gear assembly.
5. Remove the O-ring from the speedometer gear sleeve.
6. Remove all traces of transaxle fluid from the gear and sleeve.
7. Insert the speedometer sleeve into its bore in the transaxle.
8. Remove the sleeve and check the transaxle fluid level using the indicator mark on the sleeve.
9. If the transaxle fluid level is below the full mark, add the required amount of specified transaxle fluid through the speedometer gear bore.
10. Inspect the O-ring. If it is in good condition, install it on the sleeve.

Note: If there is any doubt about the condition of the O-ring, it must be replaced.

11. Install the speedometer sleeve and gear assembly.
12. Install the gear sleeve attaching bolt.
13. Connect the speedometer cable and position the dust boot over the sleeve.