On-Vehicle Inspection

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INSPECT MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the transmission filler plug and gasket.
3. Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest point of the transmission filler plug opening.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Manual Transmission Oil
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - Problems may occur if the oil level is too high or low.
  - After replacing the oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.
4. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
5. Install the transmission filler plug and a new gasket.
  Torque: 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)