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Intermediate reduction drive (IRD) lubrication system - drain & refill - NAS

Drain
1. Remove underbelly panel
2. Place container beneath IRD unit.

WARNING: Observe due care when draining gearbox fluid as the fluid can be very hot





3. Clean area around filler/level and drain plugs.





4. Using LRT-41-021 remove filler plug and discard sealing washer.





5. Remove drain plug, discard sealing washer and allow oil to drain.

NOTE: The fluid should be drained with the transmission at normal/operating temperature.

6. Fit new sealing washer and tighten drain plug to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).

Refill
1. Fill with fluid until it just runs from filler/level hole. Allow sufficient time for fluid to flow and reach a common level in unit.
2. Fit new sealing washer and tighten filler/level plug to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
3. Fit underbelly panel