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Procedures




Transaxle Draining and Filling





1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.





3. NOTE: Use a new gasket and apply sealant on the drain plug.
Install the drain plug.

- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).






4. Remove the fill level inspection plug.





5. Fill the transmission with gear oil through the fill level inspection plug hole, until level with the fill level inspection plug hole.

6. NOTE: Use a new gasket and apply sealant on the fill level inspection plug.
Install the fill level inspection plug.

- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).