For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Position the vehicle on a hoist and raise the vehicle.
- Place a drain pan under the transaxle oil pan.
- Remove the oil pan bolts from the front and sides only.
- Loosen the rear oil pan bolts approximately 4 turns.
- Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet or carefully pry in order to allow the oil to drain.
- Remove the remaining oil pan bolts and the oil pan.
- Remove the oil pan gasket.
- Remove all traces of the old gasket material. Clean the transaxle case and oil pan gasket surfaces with solvent, and allow to air dry.
Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
Notice: Pry the oil pan carefully in order to prevent damage to the transaxle case or the oil pan sealing surfaces.
Installation Procedure
- Install the oil pan gasket, the oil pan, and hand start the oil pan bolts.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Refill the transaxle using DEXRON® III P/N 21019223 transaxle fluid or equivalent to the specified refill capacity. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure.
- Start the engine. Warm up the transaxle, and check for leaks.
- Inspect for proper fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan bolts to 12 N·m
(9 lb ft).
Specification
| • | The bottom pan removal capacity is approximately 6.5 L (6.9 qt). |
| • | The complete overhaul capacity is approximately 9 L (9.5 qt). |
| • | The dry capacity is approximately 12.2 L (12.9 qt). |
