Freelander (LN) V6-2.5L (2004)
Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair
NAS
Intermediate reduction drive (IRD) lubrication system - drain & refill - 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. Using LRT-41-021 remove filler plug and discard sealing washer.
5. Remove drain plug, discard sealing washer and allow oil to drain.
NOTE: The fluid should be drained with the transmission at normal/operating temperature.
6. Fit new sealing washer and tighten drain plug to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
Refill
1. Fill with 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