L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
MAINTENANCE
10-16
PROCEDURES
Gearbox fluid - V8
Check/top-up
1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Apply handbrake and position chocks under
front and rear wheels.
3. Connect TestBook/T4 to monitor gearbox fluid
temperature.
CAUTION: The gearbox fluid level must only
be checked when the temperature of the
fluid is between 30
°
C and 40
°
C. The
reading obtained will be incorrect if the fluid
is outside this temperature range.
4. Start engine, move selector lever from 'P'
through all gear positions, pausing in each gear
position for 2-3 seconds and return to 'P'
position.
5. Clean area around filler/level plug.
6. With the engine running, remove filler/level plug
and allow excess fluid to drain off.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
gearbox fluid as the fluid can be very hot.
7. If no fluid loss is apparent when filler/level plug
is removed, with the engine at idle, continue to
fill gearbox with recommended fluid until a
small thread of fluid runs from oil filler/level plug
hole.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the
natural fats from the skin, leading to
dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
8. Move selector lever from 'P' through each gear
position and return to 'P' , allowing any excess
fluid to drain off.
9. Fit new sealing washer and tighten filler/level
plug to 35 Nm (26 lbf.ft).
10. Disconnect TestBook/T4.
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