2008 - MX-5 - Transmission/Transaxle

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [SJ6A-EL]

WARNING:

• A hot transmission and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing ATF.

NOTE:

• Do not mistake the overflow plug for the drain plug.

1. Remove the drain plug and the drain plug gasket from the oil pan.

2. Drain the ATF into a container.

3. Clean the drain plug.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to install the drain plug gasket in the correct direction as shown in the figure.

4. Install a new drain plug gasket and the drain plug to the oil pan.

Tightening torque

• 17.5—22.5 N·m {1.8—2.2 kgf·m, 13.0—16.5 ft·lbf}

NOTE:

• Do not mistake the overflow plug for the drain plug.

5. Remove the overflow plug and the overflow plug gasket.

6. Remove the filler plug and the O-ring.

7. Add the specified type of ATF through the filler plug hole.

ATF

• Type: JWS3309

• Capacity (approx. quantity): 7.4 L {7.8 US qt, 6.5 lmp qt}

8. Verify the ATF is dripping from the overflow orifice.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to install the overflow plug gasket in the correct direction as shown in the figure.

  

9. Install a new overflow plug gasket and the overflow plug.

Tightening torque

• 17.5—22.5 N·m {1.8—2.2 kgf·m, 13.0—16.5 ft·lbf}

NOTE:

• Replace the O-ring if it has malfunction.

10. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the filler plug.

Tightening torque

• 23.5—54.9 N·m {2.4—5.5 kgf·m, 17.4—40.4 ft·lbf}

CAUTION:

• Always adjust the ATF level when replacing the ATF so that the appropriate level is maintained.

11. Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [SJ6A-EL].)