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Draining & Refilling

  1. Remove undercover and side cover, if necessary, to gain access to transaxle oil pan. Remove drain plug. Drain fluid. Remove oil pan. Discard gasket. Clean or replace filter screen as necessary. Tighten screen bolts to 71-97 INCH lbs. (8-11 N.m).
    CAUTION: DO NOT use any type of gasket sealer or RTV on oil pan gasket. DO NOT overtighten.
  2. Install oil pan bolts. Tighten bolts to 71-97 INCH lbs. (8-11 N.m). Install drain plug with NEW washer. Tighten plug to 29-40 ft. lbs. (39-54 N.m).
  3. Install undercover and side cover. Add about 3 qts. of Mercon ATF through dipstick tube. DO NOT overfill. Run engine to normal operating temperature and check fluid level. Adjust as necessary.