Oil Level Inspection

1. Park vehicle in a safe area on level ground.

2. Key off.

3. Set vehicle parking brake and chock wheels.

   Warning

   Apply parking brake and follow vehicle manufacturer parking instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may cause unintended vehicle movement resulting in major vehicle component damage, severe injury or death.
4. Locate the transmission Oil Check Plug on the left side of the rear housing.

   
5. Place a suitable container under the Oil Check Plug and remove the Oil Check Plug with a 6 mm hex key.

6. Oil level is correct when a small amount of oil runs out of the Oil Check Plug hole.

   • If oil level is not correct, go to Step 7.
   • If oil level is correct, go to Step 12.
7. Remove the Oil Fill Plug with a 6 mm hex key.

   
8. Place a suitable container under the Oil Check Plug and remove the Oil Check Plug with a 6 mm hex key.

   
9. Fill the transmission with PS-386 lube until a small amount of oil runs out of the Oil Check Plug hole.

   Note: Perform the transmission fill procedure with transmission installed in vehicle to ensure proper transmission angle.

   Note: Fill capacity is approximately 7.5-8.5 liters (16-18 pints) depending on the transmission angle.

   
10. Inspect Oil Fill Plug and O-ring for damage. If damaged, replace the Oil Fill Plug; O-ring is serviced with plug.

11. Install the Oil Fill Plug and torque to 24.5-29.5 Nm (18-22 lb-ft).

    Notice

    Do not over-torque the Oil Fill Plug or transmission damage may occur.

    
12. Inspect the Oil Check Plug and O-ring for damage. If damaged, replace the Oil Check Plug; O-ring is serviced with plug.

13. Install the Oil Check Plug and torque to 24.5–29.5 Nm (18–22 lb-ft).

    Notice

    Do not over-torque the Oil Check Plug or transmission damage may occur.

    Notice

    If PTO-equipped, start the engine and run for 1 to 2 minutes to fill the PTO with oil, key off and go to Step 5.