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Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

MAINTENANCE SERVICE
OIL CHANGE
1. Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and lift vehicle horizontally.
2. With vehicle lifted up, check oil level and leakage. If leakage exists, correct or repair it.





3. Drain old oil and fill new specified oil below by specified amount (roughly up to level hole).

NOTE:
- It is highly recommended to use SAE 75W-90 gear oil.
- Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage and status of breather hoses.
- If water or rust is mixed in drained oil, be sure to check breather hose and boot of transmission.

Gear oil specification
Oil grade: API GL-4
Viscosity: SAE 75 W - 85, 75 W - 90 or 80 W - 90

Oil capacity: 1.9 liters (4.0/3.3 US/Imp. pint)





4. Torque drain plug (1) and level/filler plug (2) as specified below after applying sealant to its thread.

CAUTION:
- Transmission oil must not be poured through gear shift control lever part.
- Do not loosen or remove reverse gear shaft bolt (3).

"A": Sealant 99000-31110

Tightening Torque
(a): 23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 ft. lbs.)
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