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.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Nuts

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-- Remove the oil filler hole plug -1-.

Fig 2: Oil Filler Hole And Oil Drain Plug

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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 .