Draining & Refilling: Notes
WARNING:
When the transaxle is at operating temperatures, take necessary precautions when removing the check/fill plug, to avoid being burned by draining fluid.
NOTE:
Some transaxles are equipped with a reusable-type oil pan gasket. Reusable oil pan gasket is constructed of rubber with metal or plastic backing. On transaxles equipped with reusable-type gasket, sealing surface of oil pan is flat. Transaxles not equipped with reusable-type gasket have a ridge on sealing surface of oil pan. Clean reusable gasket with solvent. Inspect reusable gasket for damage and replace as necessary. Using any other type of gasket in place of reusable-type gasket may result in fluid leaks.
NOTE:
If oil pan bolts are equipped with conical washers, DO NOT reuse bolts if washers have become reversed. See Fig 1
.