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 dipstick.

   
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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
   Drain Plug	Torque	44 - 54 N·m (32.5 - 39.9 lb-ft)

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

8. Add recommended fluid.

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.