On-Vehicle Inspection

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INSPECT MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
1. Stop 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 bottom of the transmission filler plug opening.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Oil Surface
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.
  - After replacing the oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.
  HINT:
  
  Insert your finger into the filler plug hole. You should be able to just touch the surface of the oil if the oil is at the correct level.
4. Check for oil leakage if the oil level is low.
5. Install the transmission filler plug and a new gasket.
  Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)