The fluid level should be within 3.175mm (1/8
inch) from the bottom of the transaxle fill hole (vehi-
cle must be level when checking).
(2) Fill transaxle to proper level with SAE 5W-30
engine oil, meeting SG and/or SG-CD qualifications.
G5 SAE 10W-40 engine oil is a suitable service fill
alternative. Dry fill lubricant capacity is approxi-
mately 1.9-2.2 liters (4.0-4.6 pints).
(3) Wipe the outside of the transaxle if any lubri-
cant spills.
(4) Reinstall transaxle fill plug.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GEARSHIFT KNOB
REMOVAL
(1) Pull shifter boot down and away from shifter
roll pin.
(2) Pry legs of shift knob away from shift lever roll
pin using a flat blade pry tool (Fig. 6).(3) Remove knob from shifter handle.
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure,
omitting step (2).
GEARSHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove shifter knob. Refer to gearshift knob
removal.
(2) Pull up on boot until retention clips disengage
from the console and remove (Fig. 7).
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure,
taking care to fully engage the retention clips.
GEARSHIFT BOOT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove shifter knob. Refer to gearshift knob
removal.
(2) Pull up on boot until retention clips disengage
from the console and remove (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure,
taking care to fully engage the retention clips.
GEARSHIFT CABLES
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(3) Disconnect gearshift cable ends from transaxle
shift levers (Fig. 9) (Fig. 10).
CAUTION: Pry up with equal force on both sides of
shifter cable isolator bushings to avoid damaging
cable isolator bushings.
Fig. 5 Transaxle Drain Plug
Fig. 6 Shifter Knob
Fig. 7 Shifter Boot
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
(3) Remove resistor block by inserting a flat blade
pry tool on the side of the resistor block and pushing
inward. Two guide lines are shown on the right hand
edge of the resistor block to help guide the blade
position. This will release the clips on the side of the
resistor block. Pull resistor block out.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Make sure the ªTOPº lettering is on the top of the
resistor. The coils on the Resistor Block should not be
contacting one another. Before installation, gently
separate the coils (with fingers only) if one coil is
contacting another.
BLOWER MOTOR WHEEL
The blower motor wheel is not serviced separately.
If the wheel needs to be replaced it is serviced as an
assembly of the blower motor. For service procedure
information, refer to Blower Motor Replacement in
this group.
COMPRESSOR (2.5L TURBO DIESEL)
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO REFRIGERANT SERVICE
PROCEDURES FOR INFORMATION REGARDING
PROPER RECOVERY OF THE REFRIGERANT
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE COM-
PRESSOR.(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Reclaim refrigerant.
(3) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(4) Remove refrigerant lines from compressor and
cap all lines (Fig. 10).
(5) Remove flex drive bolts from behind the power
steering pump (Fig. 20).
(6) Remove compressor mounting bolts (Fig. 20).
(7) pry compressor off of the dowel pins and
remove compressor.
INSTALLATION
(1) Transfer mounting spacer/bushings onto the
new compressor.
(2) Lift compressor into place and start compressor
mounting bolts. Do not tighten bolts at this time. The
compressor may have to be moved slightly to align
the flex drive bolts.
(3) Align compressor clutch with flex drive. Then
start both flex drive bolts. Tighten the bolts after
both flex drive bolts have been installed.
(4) Tighten compressor mounting bolts.
(5) Lower vehicle and install refrigerant lines.
Always replace O-rings and gaskets.
(6) Evacuate refrigerant system. Charge system
with the correct amount of R-134a refrigerant. The
refrigerant capacity is .91 kg.67 gm. (32 oz.62.0
oz.).
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
