Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

Adding Transaxle Fluid
1. Check transaxle fluid level as outlined.
2. Place a funnel into the speedometer driven gear mounting hole.






3. Add fluid to level indicated on the speedometer driven gear.
4. Install driven gear into the transaxle and retaining bolt. Tighten to 7.8-12 N.m (69-104 lb-in).
5. Connect speedometer cable and position dust cover.

Draining Transaxle Fluid
1. Apply the parking brake and make sure that the vehicle is in a level position.
2. Remove speedometer driven gear as outlined in Fluid Level Check.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid into a suitable container.
5. Install a new sealing washer on drain plug.
6. Install and tighten the drain plug to 39-54 N.m (29-40 lb.ft).
7. Add transaxle fluid as outlined.
8. Install driven gear and speedometer cable as outlined under Adding Transaxle Fluid.