30/06/2022 15:39:05
Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (1st Generation) (Drain and Refill)
Correction Code 39300102
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
Part Number | Description |
1072053-00-A | 8 mm hex x 1/4" hex bit adapter |
1072058-00-A | 13 mm x 1/4" hex bit adapter |
1083189-**-A | Tool, ATF oil refiller |
Drain
- Remove the filter housing. See Housing - Filter (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front skid plate. See Skidplate - Front (Remove and Replace).
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Release the acoustic cover from the front drive unit to gain access to the drain plug.
CAUTIONTake care not to damage component(s).
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Prepare a drain container and a small piece of cardboard or other flexible material to funnel drained fluid into the drain container.
NoteEnsure that the drain container is able to hold at least 2 liters of fluid.
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Use a 13 mm ratcheting wrench and the 2 hex bit adapters to remove the drain plug.
NotePrevent the fluid from draining onto the chiller.
- Clean and reinstall the drain plug (torque 28 Nm).
Refill
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Reinstall the following components:
- Acoustic cover
- Front skid plate
- Front aero shield
- Lower the vehicle.
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Remove the fill plug.
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Fill the drive unit with the correct amount of proper fluid:
- Use the fluid specified in Fluids.
- Use the amount specified in Fluid Capacities.
CAUTIONUse exactly the specified amount of gearbox fluid. Do not fill to the top of the filler opening. - Clean and reinstall the fill plug (torque 28 Nm).
- Reinstall the components that were removed for access.