Transfer Oil
1. CHECK TRANSFER OIL
(a) Remove the filler plug and gasket. |
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(b) Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug hole. Text in Illustration
If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil. NOTICE: Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems. |
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(c) When the oil level is too low, check for oil leaks.
(d) Install a new gasket to the filler plug and then tighten the plug.
Torque:
37 N·m {377 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}
2. ADD TRANSFER OIL
(a) Remove the filler plug and gasket. |
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(b) Add oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug hole.
NOTICE:
- Add oil slowly.
- Add oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of oil.
HINT:
Viscosity:
SAE 75W
Capacity:
1.0 liters (1.1 US qts, 0.9 lmp.qts)
(c) Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
(d) Install a new gasket to the filler plug and then tighten the plug.
Torque:
37 N·m {377 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}
Replacement REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE1. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
(a) Remove the filler plug and gasket.
(b) Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the transfer oil.
2. ADD TRANSFER OIL
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