TD5 Defender
37
MANUAL GEARBOX
2
ADJUSTMENT
GEARBOX OIL - DRAIN AND REFILL
Service repair no - 37.24.01
Drain
1. The oil should be drained when the gearbox is
warm and the vehicle is standing on a level
surface.
WARNING: Observe due care when
draining gearbox as oil can be very hot.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Position container to collect oil.
4. Clean area around filler/level plug.
5. Remove filler/level plug.
NOTE: Later gearboxes: Use No. 55 Torx
bit to remove filler/level plug.
6. Remove gearbox drain plug and discard sealing
washer.
Refill
1. Clean gearbox drain plug and fit new sealing
washer.
2. Fit gearbox drain plug and tighten to 50 Nm (36
lbf.ft).
3. Fill gearbox with correct grade of oil. See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information.
4. Apply Loctite 290 to the filler/level plug and
tighten to 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
5. Remove fluid container.
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
