Rear Final Drive Gear Oil, Checking

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Catch tray

-- Remove the sealing plug -arrow- for checking transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Final Drive Plug For Checking Fluid Level (0BD)

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The fluid level is correct when the rear final drive is filled up the lower edge of the fluid fill hole.

Transmission fluid specification, refer to ENGINE CODE, TRANSMISSION ALLOCATION, RATIOS AND CAPACITIES .

-- Install the screw plug -arrow- and tighten.

Tightening Specifications: 45 Nm