Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

Warning: When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and Walt until they are cool before changing the ATF.

1. Remove the dipstick.
2. Remove the drain plug and washer.





3. Drain the ATF into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque 40 - 63 Nm (4.0 - 5.5 kgf-cm, 29 - 39 ft. lbs.)





5. Add the specified type of ATF through the oil filler tube until ATF level reaches lower notch if dipstick.
M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron III)
6. Install the dipstick.
7. Verify the ATF level.