Transmission Fluid Level, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Transmission fluid specification. Refer to the Parts information.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Noise Insulation .

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

-- Remove the plug for checking the transmission fluid level -arrow-.

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The level is correct when the transmission fluid comes up to the bottom edge of oil filler hole.

-- Install the plug -arrow- with a new seal.

-- Tighten the plug -arrow- to the tightening specification. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

Note the Following When Filling for the First Time:

-- Remove the plug -arrow-.

-- Add transmission fluid until it reaches the lower edge of the filler hole.

-- Install the plug -arrow- with a new seal.

-- Tighten the plug -arrow- to the tightening specification. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to Noise Insulation .

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I - Oil filler or drain plug with multi-point socket head, 45 Nm

II - Oil filler or drain plug with hex socket head, 30 Nm

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to Noise Insulation .