Operation Manual

Workshop maintenance
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FRONT/REAR AXLE OIL RENEWAL
WARNING
For safety, DO NOT work underneath the
vehicle unless it is safely parked with the
wheels chocked, or is supported by heavy
duty stands.
Extreme care should be taken when draining
axle oil, it may be hot and cause severe
scalding.
NOTE: A front axle is illustrated,but the
procedure is the same for both axles.
Ensure the vehicle is parked on firm, level
ground and chock the wheels. Place a suitable
container under the axle to be drained to catch
the used oil.
• Clean the area surrounding the drain plug
(2) and filler level plug (3), to prevent
contamination of the axles.
• Remove the drain plug (2) and allow the
oil to drain completely.
• Clean and refit the drain plug.
• Remove the filler level plug (3) and inject
the correct grade of oil (see ’General data’)
until it begins to run from the hole.
WARNING
Use only NEW oil - DO NOT use oil
previously drained from the system.
• Clean and refit the filler level plug.
• Wipe any surplus oil from the area and
remove the wheel chocks.