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Manual Transmission/Transaxle - Transmission Draining and Filling General Procedures 1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. NOTE: The oil should be drained when the transmission is warm and the vehicle is standing on a level surface. Position a container to collect the oil. 3. Clean the area surrounding the transmission drain plug. 4. Remove the transmission drain plug. Allow the oil to drain. 5. Clean transmission drain plug. from the surrounding area. Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb.ft). 7. Clean the area surrounding the transmission filler plug. 8. Remove the transmission filler plug. 9. Fill the transmission with the correct grade of oil. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (308-03 Manual Transmission/Transaxle, Specifications). 10. Install the transmission filler plug and clean any oil residue from the surrounding area. Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft). 11. Remove the container. |