Gear Oil, Checking Level

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500

Fig 1: Identifying Used Oil Collection And Extraction Unit
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NOTE:

The bevel box is attached to the side of the transmission and has it own oil system.

Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information for the gear oil specification.

Requirements

Bevel box must be in the installation position.

-- Lift the vehicle, all four mounts from lifting platform at the same height.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500 underneath.

-- Remove the oil filler hole plug -1-.

Fig 2: Fluid Filler Plug - Tightening Specifications

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Replace the oil filler plug after removing.

Oil level is correct if bevel box is filled with oil as far as bottom edge of oil fill hole.

NOTE:

Carefully remove leaking oil from the bevel box.

Ignore -item 2-.

-- Add gear oil if necessary. Refer to GEAR OIL, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Install the new oil filler plug -1-.

-- Tighten the bolt to the tightening specification. Refer to Figure.