For 1990-2009 cars only
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the transaxle drain plug (3) and allow the transaxle to drain completely.
- Remove the fluid level check plug (2).
- Clean and install the transaxle drain plug (3).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the fluid fill cap (1).
- Add manual transmission and transfer case fluid G/M P/N 88861800 (Canadian P/N 88861801) until it seeps out of the fluid level check plug hole.
- Install the fluid fill cap (1).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Clean and install the fluid level check plug (2).
- Lower the vehicle and verify proper operation.
Important: To ensure that all sediment within the transaxle is suspended in the fluid, the fluid should only be drained after it has reached a normal operating temperature of 88-93°C (190-200°F). Normal operating temperature is reached after approximately 25 km (15 miles) of highway driving.
Caution: The transaxle fluid is hot. Caution must be taken to prevent personal injury when the transaxle fluid drains from the transaxle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle drain plug to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the fluid level check plug to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).
