Rear Final Drive Gear Oil, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Catch tray

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

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Plug

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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