Removal and Replacement

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [SJ6A-EL]

WARNING:
- A hot transmission and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing ATF.

NOTE:
- Do not mistake the overflow plug for the drain plug.

1. Remove the drain plug and the drain plug gasket from the oil pan.






2. Drain the ATF into a container.

3. Clean the drain plug.

CAUTION:
- Be sure to install the drain plug gasket in the correct direction as shown in the figure.

4. Install a new drain plug gasket and the drain plug to the oil pan.






Tightening torque
- 17.5-22.5 Nm {1.8-2.2 kgf-m, 13.0-16.5 ft-lbf}

NOTE:
- Do not mistake the overflow plug for the drain plug.

5. Remove the overflow plug and the overflow plug gasket.






6. Remove the filler plug and the O-ring.






7. Add the specified type of ATF through the filler plug hole.

ATF
- Type: JWS3309
- Capacity (approx. quantity): 7.4 L {7.8 US qt, 6.5 lmp qt}

8. Verify the ATF is dripping from the overflow orifice.

CAUTION:
- Be sure to install the overflow plug gasket in the correct direction as shown in the figure.






9. Install a new overflow plug gasket and the overflow plug.

Tightening torque
- 17.5-22.5 Nm {1.8-2.2 kgf-m, 13.0-16.5 ft-lbf}

NOTE:
- Replace the O-ring if it has malfunction.

10. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the filler plug.

Tightening torque
- 23.5-54.9 Nm {2.4-5.5 kgf-m, 17.4-40.4 ft-lbf}

CAUTION:
- Always adjust the ATF level when replacing the ATF so that the appropriate level is maintained.

11. Adjust the ATF level. Procedures