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Replacement [06/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID
- Remove the refill plug and gasket from the rear transaxle case.
- Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly.
- Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly, and drain the fluid.
*1 No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube HINT:
Removing the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube will drain all oil in the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly.
- Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube to the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly.
Torque: 1.7 N*m (17 kgf*cm, 15 in.*lbf)
- Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, temporarily install the overflow plug and gasket to the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly.
HINT:
Reuse the old gasket as the overflow plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.
- Temporarily install the gasket and refill plug to the rear transaxle case.
HINT:
Reuse the old gasket as the refill plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.
- Remove the refill plug and gasket from the rear transaxle case.
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2015 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL RH
- INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH
- Coat the lip of a new front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease.
- Using SST and a hammer, install the front drive shaft oil seal LH to the transaxle case.
*a Depth - SST: 09387-00010
- SST: 09950-70010
- 09951-07150
Standard Depth
-0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.0197 in.)
NOTE:- Be sure to install the front drive shaft oil seal LH in the correct direction.
- Make sure to install the front drive shaft oil seal LH as specified, otherwise malfunctions such as a fluid leak will occur.
- Do not damage the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
- INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL RH
- Coat the lip of a new front drive shaft oil seal RH with MP grease.
- Using SST and a hammer, install the front drive shaft oil seal RH to the transaxle housing.
*a Depth - SST: 09554-14010
- SST: 09950-70010
- 09951-07100
Standard Depth
-0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.0197 in.)
NOTE:- Be sure to install the front drive shaft oil seal RH in the correct direction.
- Make sure to install the front drive shaft oil seal RH as specified, otherwise malfunctions such as a fluid leak will occur.
- Do not damage the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal RH.
- INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2015 - ]
- ADD CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [06/2015 - ]
- INSPECT FOR FLUID LEAK
- INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.