Transmission Fluid Inspection and
Replacement
2 .
1 . P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n l e v e l g r o u n d , a n d t u r n t h e
e n g i n e O F F .
R e m o v e t h e o i l f i l l e r p l u g ( A ) a n d t h e w a s h e r ( B ) ,
check the condition of the fluid, and make sure the
fluid is at the proper level (C).
3. lf the transmission fluid is dirty, remove the drain
p l u g ( A ) a n d d r a i n t h e f l u i d .
c
44 N.m
{4.5 kgf.m,
33 rbf.ftl
Fluid Capacity
1.48 0 (1.56 US qt) at fluid change
1.62A f .l1US gt) at overhaul
A l w a y s u s e H o n d a M a n u a l
T r a n s m i s s i o n F l u i d ( M T F ) . l f i t i s n o t
a v a i l a b l e , y o u m a y u s e a n A P I s e r v i c e
S G , S H o r S J g r a d e m o t o r o i l w i t h a
viscosity of SAE 10 W-30 or 10 W-40
as a temporary replacement.
5 . R e i n s t a l l t h e o i l f i l l e r p l u g ( C ) w i t h a n e w w a s h e r ( D )
Back-Up Light Switch Test
1. Disconnectthe back-up light switch (A) 2P
connector,
1 .
25 N.m 12.5 kst.m, 18lbf ft)
Check the continuity between the terminals. There
should be continuity when the shift lever into
reverse,
lf necessary, replace the switch.
Remove the shift lever knob, boot holder, shift boot,
shift lever, and the shift lever spring (see page 13-
Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC)
(see step 20 on page 13-8).
Remove the propeller shaft (see page 16-17).
Place the floor jack under the transmission, and
remove the three transmission rear mount bolts
(see step 31 on page 13-10).
B
2 .
3 .
4 .
6 .
8. Lower the transmission rear end 65 mm (2.56 in ),
then remove the back-up light switch using a 3/8"
c r o w f o o t w r e n c h ( 1 9 m m ) ( B ) .
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