Changing Transmission Oil

Only change the oil when the transmission has been warmed to operating temperature.

Remove drain plug (1)  and filler plug (2). 

Drain transmission oil.

Re-insert drain plug (1)  and tighten to 50 Nm.

Add transmission oil until overflowing from fill opening. (use MTF LT1 83 22 9 408 942). Approximate quantity 1.75 liters.

Re-insert filler plug and tighten to 50 Nm.

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug

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