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CVT Transaxle System: CVTF: Replacement

CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot immediately after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
NOTE: When there is no severe conditions or intrusion of water, etc., replacement of CVTF is unnecessary.
  1. Remove the filler plug.
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  2. Remove the drain plug to drain CVTF.
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  3. Check the CVTF condition.
    NOTE: Determine the condition inside the transmission by inspecting the drained CVTF.
    CVTF condition Trouble and possible cause Corrective action
    Metal particles. Excessive wear of the internal of the transmission body. Replace CVTF and check if the transmission body operates correctly.
    Thick and varnish-form fluid. Burnt clutches. Replace CVTF and check if the transmission body operates correctly.
    Clouded CVTF or bubbles. Water is mixed in the fluid.
    • Replace CVTF and check if the transmission body operates correctly.
    • Check the water entering point.
  4. Install the drain plug using a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    31 N.m (3.2 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb)

  5. Pour the specified CVTF to the bottom end of filler plug hole.
    CAUTION: Always use specified CVTF. Using fluid other than specified CVTF will cause malfunction.

    CVTF:  Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS .

  6. Temporarily install the filler plug.
  7. Check the CVTF level, Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>CVTF>INSPECTION .
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