Transaxle Draining and Filling

All vehicles 

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
   Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug And Drain Fluid

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3. NOTE: Use a new gasket on the drain plug. Install the drain plug.
   Fig 2: Installing Drain Plug

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4. Remove the LH splash shield.

   4X4 vehicles 

5. Remove the plug.
   Fig 3: Removing Plug (4X4 Vehicles)

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   4X2 vehicles 

6. Remove the plug.
   Fig 4: Removing Plug (4X2 Vehicles)

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NOTE: 4X2 shown, 4X4 similar.
Fig 5: Filling Transmission With Gear Oil
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7. Fill the transmission with gear oil until level with the fill hole.
NOTE: 4X2 shown, 4X4 similar.
Fig 6: Installing Fill Plug
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8. Install the fill plug.
9. Install the LH splash shield.
   CAUTION: If any of the following conditions exist, install a new bearing.