M86 - Manual Transmission

Transmission Fluid Replacement

Draining Procedure

1. Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid drain plug area.
4. Remove the drain plug.
5. Allow the system to drain.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the transmission fluid drain plug, using pipe sealant on the plug threads.

Tighten the transmission fluid drain plug to 38 Nm (28 lb ft).

Filling Procedure




1. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill plug area.
2. Remove the transmission fluid level check plug.
3. Fill the transmission with the proper fluid until even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. Refer to Lubrication Specifications (Lubrication Specifications) for fluid recommendation.
4. Install the level check plug.

Tighten the level check plug to 38 Nm (28 lb ft).

5. Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).