Changing Transaxle Oil

1. Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Raise and secure cargo box.

3. IMPORTANT: Dirt and debris in oil may cause damage to the transaxle. Clean area around opening before removing plug or dipstick.

   Be sure dipstick is installed before removing drain plug. Slowly remove dipstick after plug is removed to control rate of oil flow draining into drain pan.

   
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   Position drain pan under transaxle drain plug (A).

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4. Remove plug and drain oil.

5. Check washer on drain plug. Replace if missing or in poor condition.

6. Install and tighten drain plug to specification.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Transaxle Drain Plug	Torque	30-35 N·m (22-26 lb-ft)

7. Remove dipstick located on top of transaxle housing. Wipe dipstick clean.

8. Fill transaxle with oil.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Transaxle Initial Fill	Capacity (approximate)	4.7 L (5.0 qt)

9. Check oil level by setting dipstick on threads in transaxle case, then removing and checking oil level.

10. Wait for two minutes then check oil level. Add oil if necessary.

11. Install dipstick and tighten.

12. Lower the cargo box.