00 11 229 Oil change in manual transmission

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NOTE: Gearbox must be at normal operating temperature.

Gear oil:

Filling capacities:

Refer to appropriate TECHNICAL DATA.

Draining gear oil:

Release oil drain plug (1) and filler plug (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plugs
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Clean oil drain plug (1) and screw in.

Tightening torque, 23 00 4AZ. Refer to 23 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL .

Fill transmission with gear oil.

Pour in gear oil until overflowing.
Screw in filler plug (2).
Tightening torque: 23 00 4AZ. Refer to 23 00 TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL .