Manual gearbox - PG1 (Gearbox oil): Adjustments

GEARBOX OIL

Service repair no - 37.24.01

NOTE: Gearbox filled for life with transmission oil. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.

Drain

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.

1. Position container beneath gearbox to catch fluid loss.
2. Clean area around gearbox filler/level plug.

3. Remove filler/level plug.
4. Remove gearbox drain plug and discard sealing washer.
5. Allow gearbox oil to drain.

Refill

1. Clean gearbox drain plug and fit NEW sealing washer.
2. Fit drain plug and tighten to 45 Nm.
3. Fill gearbox through filler level hole, until oil is level with filler/level hole (see illustration inset). Allow sufficient time for oil to reach a common level within gearbox. Use the correct specification oil. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.
4. Fit filler level plug and tighten to 40 Nm.
5. Remove container positioned to collect gearbox fluid.