Change the gearbox oil at operating temperature.
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Remove oil filler plug (1).
Remove oil drain plug (2) and allow the oil to drain out.
Reinstall the oil drain plug with a new sealing ring.
Fill with gearbox oil.
Insert oil filler plug with new seal.
Tightening torque:
- Oil drain plug30 Nm
- Oil filler plug 30 Nm
Quantity: Initial filling/oil changes — approx.1.0 l (1.76 Imp. pints/1.06 US quarts).
Oil grade for gearbox: Brand-name hypoid gear oil, SAE 90, API class GL 5