Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Automatic transaxle fluid (ATM)
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL

HINT:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal
operating temperature.
Fluid temperature: 70 - 80C (158 - 176F)
- Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking
brake.
- With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever into all positions from P
to L position and return to P position.
- Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
- Push it back fully into the pipe.
- Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
position.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings,
FIPGs, oil seals, plugs or other parts
PRECAUTION
The automatic transaxle is composed of highly precision-finished
parts, necessitating careful
inspection before reassembly because even a small nick could cause fluid
leak ...
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
2. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSY
(a) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
(b) Disconnect the control cable from the control sha ...
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