Visual Identification

Please pay attention to the following when installing or removing transaxle.

• Handling with care for electronic parts
  1. When replacing an electronic part, be sure to switch the ignition off and disconnect the battery from the negative (-) terminal before servicing the system.
  2. Do not jar electronic parts. If a part is dropped or shocked, replace it with a new one.
• Prevention of foreign substances
  1. Be sure to remove dust, sand, etc. thoroughly from A/T when removing an associated part from it.
  2. Protect the removed part from dust by covering it with a plastic bag, etc.
  3. Perform the service procedures using plastic gloves, and do not use work gloves or a rag.
• Prevention of part damage
  1. When separating an attached surface of the case, etc., tap with a plastic hammer to take the parts apart. [DO NOT PRY PARTS OFF WITH A SCREWDRIVER, ETC.]
  2. Do not pull out the valve, etc. with excessive force.
• Cleaning of parts
  1. All parts have to be thoroughly cleaned, dried by blown air and coated with the specified oil.
  2. Do not clean aluminum parts and rubber parts with alkaline chemicals.
  3. Do not clean rubber parts with washing oil (white gasoline).
• Caution for handling ATF
  1. Do not drain ATF while it is still hot. (Service the system after it cools down).
  2. Be sure to use JWS-3309 (T-IV) type ATF.