Oil drain and refill (Manual gearbox - R65)

OIL DRAIN AND REFILL

Service repair no - 37.24.01

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 25 Nm.
3. Fill gearbox through filler/level hole, until oil is level with bottom of hole. 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 25 Nm.
5. Remove container positioned to collect gearbox fluid.