MU5 Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left splash shield (1) from the vehicle.
3. Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the transaxle fluid pan.
4. Remove the transaxle drain plug from the transaxle fluid pan and drain the transaxle fluid.
5. Remove the 19 bolts, the transaxle fluid pan, and the fluid pan gasket from the transaxle.
6. Remove 3 bolts and the fluid filter screen from the valve body.
7. Inspect the bottom of the fluid pan for any large pieces of metal or other foreign matter.
Important: A small amount of clutch material in the bottom of the transaxle fluid pan is a normal condition and is consistent with normal transaxle wear. The bottom of the fluid pan is equipped with 2 magnets that will collect minute metal filings. However. if large amounts of clutch material, metal shavings or other foreign matter are present, disassembly and inspection of the transaxle is indicated.
8. Clean the transaxle fluid pan magnets and the bottom of the transaxle fluid pan.
9. Clean the gasket material from the fluid pan-to-case mating surfaces.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a new O-Ring (1) on the fluid filter.
2. Coat the O-ring with transmission fluid.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the fluid filter screen to the valve body assembly. Secure the screen with 3 bolts.
^ Tighten all the fluid filter screen bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).
4. Install the magnets in the fluid pan
5. Install the new transaxle fluid pan gasket and transaxle fluid pan to the transaxle. Secure with 19 bolts.
^ Tighten the transaxle fluid pan bolts to 7.8 Nm (70 inch lbs.).
6. Install the transaxle pan drain plug into the transaxle fluid pan.
^ Tighten the transaxle drain plug to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.
8. Install the left splash shield.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Refill the transaxle, as necessary.