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G5M, M50D-R1 & M50D-R2

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Remove drain plug. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . After fluid has drained, reinstall drain plug and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Remove LH splash shield. Remove fill plug. See Fig 3 and Fig 4 . Fill transmission with appropriate fluid until level with fill hole. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS . Install fill plug and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install LH splash shield.

Fig 1: Identifying G5M Transmission Drain Plug Location
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Fig 2: Identifying M50D-R1 Transmission Drain Plug Location
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Fig 3: Identifying G5M Transmission Fill Plug Location (RWD)
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Fig 4: Identifying G5M Transmission Fill Plug Location (4WD)
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