Freelander 1. Manual - part 147
MANUAL GEARBOX - PG1
ADJUSTMENTS
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MANUAL GEARBOX - PG1
ADJUSTMENTS
Gearbox oil - drain and refill
$% 37.24.01
Drain
1. Position vehicle on a ramp.
2. Remove underbelly panel.
3. Position suitable container under gearbox.
4. Clean area around filler/level and drain plugs.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
gearbox fluid as the fluid can be very hot.
5. Remove filler/level plug.
6. Remove drain plug.
7. Allow gearbox oil to drain.
Refill
1. Clean filler/level and drain plugs.
2. Fit new sealing washer and tighten gearbox
drain plug to 35 Nm (26 lbf.ft).
3. Fill gearbox, with correct grade of fluid, through
filler/level plug hole until oil just runs from hole.
Allow sufficient time for oil to flow until it
reaches a common level in gearbox.
4. Fit new sealing washer and tighten filler/level
plug to 35 Nm (26 lbf.ft).
5. Fit underbelly panel.
6. Lower vehicle.