Service Information R65

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The oil drain and filler level plugs on the R65 gearbox are both positioned in the differential housing on the main gearbox housing. Both plugs have an external hexagonal 17 mm head. See Fig 1 . With the vehicle on level ground, the gearbox is filled until the oil is level with the bottom of the filler/level plug hole. There is no requirement for maintenance at any of the service intervals:

Fig 1: Identifying R65 Drain & Fill Plugs

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Oil type MTF 94 (fill for life) capacity (service fill) 2 liters.
Drain plug torque 32-40 N.m.
Filler plug torque 20-30 N.m.
Gearbox housing to clutch housing Loctite 5900 sealer.
Clutch housing to intermediate plate Loctite 549 sealer. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: R65 Transmission Identification Label

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