Basic Inspection
BASIC INSPECTIONa. Check the fluid level.
HINT:
- Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at the normal operating temperature.
ATF temperature: 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)
- Only use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough reference when the fluid is replaced or the engine does not run.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L and put it back to the P position.
3. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
4. Push it back fully into the pipe.
5. Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range.
If the level is not within the range, add new fluid.
Fluid type: ATF D-II or DEXRON (R) III (DEXRON (R) II)
NOTE: Do not overfill.
b. Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or the color is black, replace it.
c. Replace the ATF.
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
2. Reinstall the drain plug securely.
3. With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the oil filler pipe.
Fluid type: ATF D-II or DEXRON (R) III (DEXRON (R) II)
Capacity: 4.75 liters (5.0 US qts, 4.2 Imp.qts)
4. Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and then shift into the P position.
5. With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
6. Check the fluid level at the normal operating temperature, 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F), and add as necessary.
NOTE: Do not overfill.
d. Check the fluid leaks.
Check for leaks in the transaxle.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace the O-rings, the gasket, the oil seals, the plugs or the other parts.
e. Inspect and adjust the throttle cable.
1. Check that the accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Check that the inner cable is not slack.
3. Measure the distance between the outer cable end and stopper on the cable.
Standard distance: 0 - 1 mm (0 - 0.04 in.)
If the distance is not within the standard value, adjust the cable by the adjusting nuts.
f. Inspect and adjust the shift lever position.
When shifting the shift lever from the N position to the other positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly and accurately to each position and that the position indicator is aligned with the correct position.
If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
1. Loosen the nut on the shift lever.
2. Push the control shaft lever fully downward.
3. Return the control shaft lever the 2 notches to the N position.
4. Set the shift lever to the N position.
5. While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R position, tighten the shift lever nut.
Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
6. Start engine, and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when the lever is shifted from the N to D position and that the vehicle is reversed when the shift lever is shifted to the R position.
g. Inspect and adjust the park/neutral position.
Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever only in the N or P position, but not in the other positions.
If it is not as stated above, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
1. Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and set the shift lever to the N position.
2. Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
3. Tighten the bolt at the position.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
For continuity inspection of the park/neutral position switch.
h. Check the idle speed.
Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm
(In the N position and the air conditioner is OFF)