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Drive motor/ Transmission fluid

Does anyone know the recommended fluid for the drive motor transmissions?
  • Posted 4 Oct 2024 21:42
  • By Abe_H
  • joined 4 Oct'24 - 3 messages
  • Michigan, United States
Abe H
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Abe,

TRANSAXLE
Transaxle to Frame
220 N*m (162 lbf ft)
Fixing Plate and Disc Carrier to Spur Gear
70 N*m (52 lbf ft)
Wheel Lug Nuts (Lubed)
170 N*m (125 lbf ft)
Ring Gear to Transaxle Housing
70 N*m (52 lbf ft)
Oil Fill Plug
22 N*m (16 lbf ft)
Oil Drain Plug
22 N*m (16 lbf ft)
Oil Check Plug
22 N*m (16 lbf ft)
Brake Line Port Fitting
12 to 16 N*m (9 to 12 lbf ft)
Retainer Cap Bolts
35 N*m (26 lbf ft
Cover Socket Head Screws 81 lb ft

Good Luck.
  • Posted 15 Oct 2024 00:39
  • By Fishmech
  • joined 12 Jul'17 - 370 messages
  • Virginia, United States
The hard to do we do right away. The impossible just takes a little longer.
I appreciate ya!
Just ordered the service manual a couple days ago. 2wk lead time. It's ready to go back together but I've got no torque specs!

Thanks again!
  • Posted 14 Oct 2024 22:39
  • By Abe_H
  • joined 4 Oct'24 - 3 messages
  • Michigan, United States
Abe H
Abe,

The Transaxle takes dexron 3, just over 1/2 quart. Per the manual,.63 quarts.
  • Posted 9 Oct 2024 04:15
  • By Fishmech
  • joined 12 Jul'17 - 370 messages
  • Virginia, United States
The hard to do we do right away. The impossible just takes a little longer.

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