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C. (4WD M/T (3S±FE))
Replace transaxle (incl. transfer) oil
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Remove the filler and drain plugs, and drain the oil.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(d) Add new oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
Transaxle oil: Transaxle oil E50 (08885±80206) or equiv-
alent
Recommended transaxle oil:
Oil grade API GL±5
Viscosity SAE 75w±90 or 80W±90
Above ±18
°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below ±18°C (0°F) SAE 80W
Capacity: 5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts)
(e) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
(f) Reinstall the engine under cover.
(d) with the engine OFF, add new fluid through the
dipstick tube.
Transmission fluid: ATF DEXRONII
Drain and refill capacity: 2.5 liters
(2.6 us qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)
(e) Start the engine and shift the selector into all posi-
tions from ºf'º through ºLº, and then shift into ºPº.
(f) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add
fluid up to the ºCOOLº level on the dipstick.
NOTICE: Do not overfill. The transmission and differ-
ential are separate units.
(g) Recheck the fluid level with the normal tempera-
ture (70 ± 80
°C (158 ± 176°F)) and add as neces-
sary.
(h) Reinstall the engine under cover. D. (2WD A/T)
Replace transaxle fluid
(Transmission)
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain
plug and drain the fluid.
(e) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
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(Front Differential)
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the
drain plug and drain the fluid.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(d) Add new fluid until it beings to run out of the filler
hole.
Transaxle fluid: ATF DEXRONII
Capacity: 3S±FE 1.6 liters
(1.7 US qts, 1.4 Imp. qts)
2VZ±FE 1.0 liters
(1.1 US qts, 0.9 Imp. qts)
(e) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
(f) Reinstall the engine under cover.
(d) With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the dip-
stick tube.
Transaxle fluid: ATF Type T (O8886±08405) or equiva
lent
Drain and refill capacity:
3.5 liters (3.7 US dts, 3.0 Imp. qts)
(e) Start the engine and shift the selector into all
positions from ºPº through ºLº, and then shift
into ºPº.
(f) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add
fluid up to the ºCOOLº level on the dipstick.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
(g) Recheck the fluid level with the normal tempera-
ture (70 80°C (158 176°F)) and add as neces-
sary.
(h) Reinstall the engine under cover. E. (4WD A/T (3S±FE))
Replace transaxle fluid
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 1 0 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain
plugs and drain the fluid.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
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G. (4WD)
Replace rear differential oil
(a) Remove the filler and drain plugs, and drain the oil.
(b) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(c) Add new oil until it beings to run out of the filler hole.
Rear differential oil:
Oil grade API GL±5 hypoid gear oil
Viscosity Above ±18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below ±18°C (0°F) SAE 80W±90
Capacity: 1.1 liters (1.2 U S qts, 1.0 Imp. qts)
(d) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
22. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
Tighten the following parts:
wFront seats mount bolts
Torque: 375 kg±cm (27 ft±Ib, 37 N±m)
(d) Add new oil through the dipstick tube.
Transaxle oil: Transaxle oil E50 (08885±80206) or
equivalent
Recommended transaxle oil:
Oil grade API GL±5
Viscosity SAE 75W±90 or 80w±90
Above ±18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below ±18°C (0°F) SAE 80W
Capacity: 0.7 liters (0.74 US qts, 0.62 Imp. qts)
F. (4WD A/T)
Replace transfer oil
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain the oil.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(e) Check the oil level and add as neces-
sary.
M Reinstall the engine under cover.
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23. FINAL INSPECTION
(a) Check the operation of the body parts:
wHood
Auxiliary catch operation properly
Hood locks securely when closed
wFront and rear doors
Door locks operate properly
Doors close properly
wLuggage compartment door and back door
Door sock operates properly
wSeats
Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any position
Front seat back locks securely in any position
Folding±down rear seat backs lock securely
(b) Road test
wCheck the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.
wCheck that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.
wCheck that the brakes work properly and do not drag.
wPerform bedding down of the parking brake shoes and drum.
(See page MA±8)
(c) Be sure to deliver a clean car especially check:
wSteering wheel
wShift lever knob
wAll switch knobs
wDoor handles
wSeatswStrut/stabilizer bar bracket±to±body mount bolts
(LH and RH)
Torque: 620 kg±cm (45 ft±lb, 61 N±m)
wEngine mounting center member±to±body mount bolts
Torque: 400 kg±cm 129 ft±lb, 39 N±m)
wFront suspension lower cross member±to±body mount
bolts
Torque: 2,110 kg±cm (153 ft±Ib, 206 N±m)
wRear suspension lower crossmember±to±body mount
bolts
Torque: 2WD 710 kg±cm (51 ft±lb, 70 N±m)
4WD 1,620 kg±cm (117 ft±Ib, 159 N±m)
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16. DISCONNECT LEFT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM
LOWER ARM
(a) Disconnect the steering knuckle from the tower arm.
(b) Pull the steering knuckle toward the outside and remove
the drive shaft.
17. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
(See page FA±34) 15. REMOVE CENTER DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Using pliers, remove the snap ring from the bearing
bracket.
(b) Remove the bolt on the bearing bracket.
(c) Pull out the center drive shaft. 13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING CENTER MEMBER
(a) Remove the front and rear engine mounting bolts.
(b) Remove the engine mounting center member.
14. DISCONNECT BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS
Loosen the six nuts while depressing the brake pedal. 12. REMOVE SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER
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18. DISCONNECT LEFT ENGINE MOUNTING
(a) Raise the transaxle and engine slightly with a jack
and wooden block in between.
(b) Disconnect the left engine mounting.
19. REMOVE TRANSAXLE
(a) Remove the transaxle mounting bolts from the engine.
(b) Lower the engine left side and remove the transaxle
from the engine.
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INSTALLATION OF TRANSAXLE
1. INSTALL TRANSAXLE TO ENGINE
Align the input shaft spline with the clutch disc, and
install the transaxle to the engine. Torque the bolts.
Torque:
12 mm bolt 650 kg±cm (47 ft±lb, 64 N±m)
10 mm bolt 470 kg±cm (34 ft±Ib, 46 N±m)
2. CONNECT LEFT ENGINE MOUNTING
Connect the left engine mounting with the bolts. Torque
the bolts.
Torque: 530 kg±cm (38 ft±lb, 52 N±rm)
3. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR
(See page FA±35)
4. INSTALL CENTER DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Insert the center drive shaft to the transaxle through the
bearing bracket.
(b) Secure the center drive shaft with the snap ring.
(c) Tighten a new bolt on the bearing bracket.
Torque: 330 kg±cm (24 ft±lb, 32 N±m)
5. CONNECT BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS
Connect the drive shaft and torque the six nuts while de-
pressing the brake pedal.
Torque: 370 kg±cm (27 ft±Ib, 36 N±m)
6. CONNECT LEFT STEERING KNUCKLE TO LOWER
ARM
Torque: 1,150 kg±cm (83 ft±Ib, 113 N±m)
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8. INSTALL SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER
Torque: A 2,110 kg±cm (153 ft±Ib, 207 N±m)
8400 kg±cm (29 ft±Ib, 39 N±m))
9. CONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE
10. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH ATF DEXRON) II
Capacity: 2.6 liters (2.7 U S qts, 2.3Imp. qts)
11. INSTALL UNDER COVERS7. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING CENTER MEMBER
(a) Install the engine mounting center member with the
four bolts. Torque the bolts.
Torque: 400 kg±cm (29 ft±lb, 39 N±m)
(b) Install the front and rear engine mounting bolts.
Torque the bolts.
Torque: 440 kg±cm (32 ft±lb, 43 N±m)
12. INSTALL TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS OF
TRANSAXLE UPPER
Torque: 650 kg±cm (47 ft±Ib, 64 N±m)
13. CONNECT BACK±UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR
AND GROUND STRAP
15. CONNECT CONTROL CABLES
(a) Install the retainers.
(b) Connect the cables to the linkage with the washer and
clip. 14. INSTALL STARTER
(a) Install the starter with the two bolts.
(b) Connect the connector and cable.
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