01-32
Automatic Transmission Fluid and Oil Filter
Ê Tightening torque Unit : N·m {lbf.ft, kgf·m}
Location Parts to be tightened Tightening torque Remarks
4 Drain plug 20 to 27 {15 to 20, 2.05 to 2.75} —
5 Dipstick guide connector 125 to 135 {91 to 100, 12.55 to 13.76} —
6 Bolt (Oil pan mounting) 14 to 18 {10 to 13, 1.4 to 1.8] —
8 Bolt (Oil filter mounting) 14 to 18 {10 to 13, 1.4 to 1.8] —
12 Oil filter 9.8 to 20 {7 to 14, 1 to 2} —
LUBRICATION
- Fluid
Location Points of application Kinds Quantity
11 Body of O-ring Automatic transmission fluid As required
(DEXRON or DEXRON II type)
12 Gasket of oil filter with thin application Automatic transmission fluid As required
(DEXRON or DEXRON II type)
[Inspection and replenishment]
• Park the vehicle on level ground, make sure that the parking brake is
fully activated and chock the wheels to keep them from rolling.
• Start the engine and let it idle. To fill the hydraulic circuit with auto-
matic transmission fluid, shift the range selector lever from N → R → N
→ D → 2 → D → N. Repeat this process five times, finally shifting to N.
• While the engine is still idling, pull out dipstick 1 and wipe off the fluid
sticking to it. Reinsert the dipstick, then pull it out again and check the
fluid level.
• If the fluid level is inspected right after the engine is started and the
fluid temperature is still low (approximately 15 to 49°C {60 to 120°F}),
the level should be within area A marked COLD on dipstick 1.
• If the fluid level is inspected after the vehicle has been driven and the
fluid temperature is high (approximately 71 to 93°C {160 to 200°F}),
the level should be within area B marked HOT on dipstick 1.
WARNING–
Take care during the inspection because the engine will be run-
ning. Take sufficient care to avoid burns or injuries resulting
from contact with moving parts.
NOTE
• Make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground when you are
checking the fluid level.
• Make sure the range selector lever is in the N position and the
engine is idling when you are checking the fluid level. When the
engine is stopped, the fluid level appears higher than it actually
is.
• Be sure to wipe off the dust from the safety cap and the upper
part of dipstick guide 2 before you pull out dipstick 1.
• To ensure the fluid is correct, reinspect the fluid level after an
actual drive.
• If the fluid level is low, add automatic transmission fluid (DEXRON or
DEXRON II type) through dipstick guide 2 until the correct level on
dipstick 1 is reached.
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