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Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair



5 Speed Manual 02J


Transmission Oil, Checking
Gear oil specification. Refer to Specifications
- Remove insulation tray below engine/transmission,), if installed,





- Remove plug (arrow) to check oil.

Oil level is correct when transmission is full to lower edge of filler hole,
- Reinstall plug (arrow).

Adding Transmission Oil
- Remove plug (arrow).
- Top up oil to lower edge of filler hole.
- Reinstall plug (arrow).
- Start engine, engage gear and allow transmission to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
- Switch off engine and remove plug (arrow).
- Top up oil to lower edge of filler hole again.
- Reinstall plug (arrow).

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