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Intermediate reduction drive (IRD) fluid - drain & refill - Non NAS

Drain
1. Remove underbelly panel.
2. Place container beneath IRD unit.

WARNING: Observe due care when draining gearbox fluid as the fluid can be very hot.





3. Clean area around filler/level and drain plugs.
4. Remove filler/drain plugs and discard sealing washers. Allow fluid to drain.

NOTE: The fluid should be drained with the transmission at normal operating temperature.

5. Fit new sealing washer and tighten drain plug to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).

Refill
1. Fill with correct fluid until it just runs from filler/ level hole. Allow sufficient time for fluid to flow and reach a common level in unit.
2. Fit new sealing washer and tighten filler/level plug to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
3. Fit underbelly panel.