Basic Inspection

PRELIMINARY CHECK

1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL.

NOTE:
- The vehicle must have been driven so that the engine and transmission are at normal operating temperature. (fluid temperature: 70 - 80°C or 158 - 176°F).
- Only use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough referance when the fluid is replaced or the engine does not run.

a. Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake.
b. With the engine idling, shift the selector into each gear from P range to L range and return to P range.
c. Pull out the transmission dipstick and wipe it clean.
d. Push it back fully into the tube.






e. Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range. If the level is at the low side of either range. If low, add fluid.

Fluid type: ATF DEXRON (r) II

CAUTION: Do not overfill.

2. CHECK FLUID CONDITION.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.






a. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
b. Reinstall the drain plug securely.
c. With the engine "OFF", add new fluid through the dip stick tube.

Fluid: ATF DEXRON (r) II

Capacity:
5.9 liters (6.2 US qts, 5.2 Imp. qts)

Drain and refill:
2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)






d. Start the engine and shift the selector into all positions from P through L and then shift into P.






e. With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the "COOL" level on the dipstick.
f. Check the fluid level with the normal fluid temperature (70 - 80°C or 158 - 176°F) and add as necessary.

CAUTION: Do not overfill.

3. INSPECT THROTTLE CABLE.
a. Depress the accelerator pedal all the way and check that the throttle valve opens fully.

NOTE: If the valve does not open fully, adjust the accelerator cable.

b. Fully depress the accelerator.






c. Measure the distance between the end of the boot and stopper on the cable.

Standard distance:
0 - 1 mm (0 - 0.04 in.)

If the distance is not standard, adjust the cable by the adjusting nuts.

4. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION.





When shifting the shift lever from the N position to other positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly and accurately to each position and that the position indicator correctly indicates the position.

If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out the following adjustment procedures.

a. Loosen the swivel nut on manual shift linkage.
b. Push the manual lever fully rearward.
c. Return the lever two notches to N position.
d. Set the shift lever to N.
e. While holding the lever lightly toward the R range side, tighten the shift swivel nut.

5. ADJUST NEUTRAL START SWITCH.
If the engine will start with the shift selector in any range other than N or P range, adjustment is required.






a. Loosen the neutral start switch bolts and set the shift selector to the N range.
b. Align the groove and neutral basic line.
c. Hold in position and tighten the bolts.

Torque: 55 kg-cm (48 in-lb, 5.4 N.m)

6. INSPECT IDLE SPEED (N RANGE).

Idle speed: 700 rpm