Gear oil in rear final drive, checking

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Gear oil specification → Code letters, allocation, ratios, capacities

Fig 1: Identifying Plug For Checking Gear Oil

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Remove plug for checking gear oil - arrow -.

Oil level is correct when the rear final drive is filled to the lower edge of plug hole.

Tighten plug - arrow - to specified torque.

When refilling, note the following:

Remove plug - arrow -.
Top up gear oil to lower edge of plug hole.
Tighten plug - arrow - to specified torque.