Fluid - A/T: Testing and Inspection

PRELIMINARY CHECK





1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL

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





(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
(b) With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed. shift the shift lever into all positions from the P to L position and return to the P position.
(c) Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
(d) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(e) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range. If the level is at the low side. add new ATF.

Fluid type: ATF D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)

NOTICE: Do not overfill.

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

3. REPLACE ATF





(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and drain the ATF.
(b) Using a hexagon wrench, install the drain plug securely.
(c) Add new ATF through the filler pipe.

Fluid type: ATF D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)

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





(d) Start the engine and shift the selector into all positions from the P position through the L position and then shift into the P position.
(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 operating temperature 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F) and add as necessary.

NOTICE: Do not overfill.





4. REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID IF NECESSARY
(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
(b) Using a hexagon wrench. install the drain plug securely.
(c) Remove the filler plug.
(d) Add new fluid until it begins to run out of the filler hole.

Fluid type: ATF D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)





5. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL FLUID LEVEL
Remove the filler plug and check differential fluid level.

6. INSPECT AND ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE
(a) Fully depress the accelerator pedal and check that the throttle valve opens fully.

HINT; If the throttle valve does not open fully, adjust the accelerator link.





(b) Fully depress the accelerator.
(c) Loosen the adjustment nuts.
(d) Adjust the outer cable so that the distance between the end of the boot and stopper on the cable is the standard.

Standard boot and cable stopper distance:
0 - 1 mm (0-0.04 in.)

(e) Tighten the adjusting nuts.
(f) Recheck the adjustments.

7. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(a) Remove the park/neutral position switch.








(b) Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between each terminal shown below when the shift lever is put in each position.





8. ADJUST SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
(c) Push the control shaft lever fully toward the right side of the vehicle.
(d) Return the lever 2 notches to the NEUTRAL position.
(e) Set the shift lever to the N position.
(f) While holding the lever lightly toward the ~ position side, tighten the swivel nut.





9. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
If the engine will start with the shift selector in any position other than the N or P position, adjustment is required.
(a) Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolts and set the shift selector to the N position.
(b) Align the groove and neutral basic line.
(c) Holding the shift selector, is position and tighten the bolts.

Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.Ibf)

10. INSPECT IDLE SPEED

Idle speed: 750±50 rpm (In the N position and A/C OFF)