Basic Inspection

1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL

HINT:
- Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temp.

Fluid temperature: 70 - 80° C (158 - 176°F)

- Only use the COOL position on the dipstick as a rough reference when the fluid is replaced or the engine does not run.





- Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
- With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and return to P position.
- Pull out the fluid level gauge and wipe it clean.
- Push it back fully into the pipe.





- Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT position.
- If the level is at the low side, add fluid.

Fluid type: ATF DEXRON II

NOTICE: Do not overfill.

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

3. REPLACE TRANSAXLE FLUID





- Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
- Reinstall the drain plug securely.
- With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the fluid filler pipe.

Fluid type: ATF DEXRON II

Capacity:
Drain and refill: 3.1 liters (3.3 US qts, 2.7 Imp. qts)





- Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and then shift into P position.
- With the engine idling, check the fluid level.
- Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.





- Check the fluid level at the normal operating temp. 70- 80°C (158 - 176°F) and add as necessary.

NOTICE: Do not overfill.

4. CHECK FLUID LEAKS
- Check for leaks in the Transaxle.
- If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, gaskets, oil seals, plugs or other parts.

5. INSPECT AND ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE
- Check that the throttle valve is fully closed.
- Check that the inner cable is not slack.





- 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 non-standard, adjust the cable by the adjusting nuts.

6. INSPECT AND ADJUST 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:
- Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
- Push the control shaft lever fully downward.





- Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to N position.
- Set the shift lever to N position.
- While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R position side, tighten the shift lever nut.

Torque: 13 N.m (135 Kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)

- Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from the N to D position and reverses when shifting it to the R position.

7. INSPECT AND ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
- Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever only in the N or P position, but not in other positions.
- If not as stated above, carry out these adjustment procedures:
- Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and set the shift lever to the N position.





- Align the groove and neutral basic line.
- Hold in position and tighten the bolt.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 Kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

- For continuity inspection of the park/neutral position switch, see DTC P1780.

8. INSPECT IDLE SPEED

Idle speed: 700±50 rpm (In N position and A/C OFF)