On-Vehicle Inspection

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CHECK MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
1. Stop the vehicle on a level place.
2. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
3. Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.02 in.) from the lowest position of the inner surface of the filler plug opening.
  NOTE:
  - An excessively large or small amount of oil may cause trouble.
  - After replacing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level.
  Fig 1: Identifying Manual Transaxle Oil Level
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
5. Install the filler plug with a new gasket.
  Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)