Tools Required

DT 46475 (DW260-070) Auto Transaxle Oil Plug Remover/Installer

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
4. Place a fluid container beneath the fluid drain plug.
5. Use DT 46475  (1) to remove the transaxle fluid drain plug. Drain the transaxle fluid.



6. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .



7. Remove the oil pan, the oil pan bolts, and the oil pan gasket.