Gear Oil, Checking Level
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- The bevel box is attached to the side of the transmission and has it own oil system.
- Refer to the Parts Information for the gear oil specification.
Procedure
- Replace the fluid filler hole plug after removal.
- Move the vehicle onto a four-column workshop hoist or over a work pit so it is completely level.
- The engine is off.
-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
-- If necessary, remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the right drive axle heat shield.
-- Remove the oil filler hole plug -1-.
- Specified value: gear oil level up to lower edge of the oil filler hole.
-- Add gear oil if necessary. Refer to GEAR OIL, DRAINING AND FILLING .
Tightening Specifications
- Oil filler hole plug. Refer to Figure
- Refer to DRIVE AXLE HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .