23
3.7
D
IFFERENTIAL GEARBOX
1. Gearbox oil level
To check the oil level in the differential gearbox (contains 1 litre), proceed as follows:
1. Place the vehicle on an even and level surface.
2. Unscrew inspection plug “A“ (Fig. 21). If oil begins to run out then no topping up is required. If no oil
runs out, then unscrew oil filler plug “B“ (Fig. 19) and carefully top up with oil until it begins to run out
of inspection plug “A“. Screw both plugs back in and retighten.
Fig. 20 shows oil drain plug ”C“ for draining the differential gearbox.
Fig. 19 Fig. 20
Recommended oil grade: SAE 80/90
INSUFFICIENT OIL OR USE OF THE WRONG OIL IN THE DIFFERENTIAL GEARBOX
ACCELERATES WEAR OF MOVING PARTS AND CAN SEVERELY DAMAGE THESE
PARTS.
USED OIL CONTAINS SUBSTANCES WHICH ARE HAZARDOUS TO THE
ENVIRONMENT. A SPECIALIST DEALER SHOULD CARRY OUT THIS JOB, AS HE
POSSESSES THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OIL IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS.
A
Fig. 21
B
C
To Next Page
Loading...
