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IMPORTANT When tightening the plug,
apply sealing compound Loctite 510 or
equivalent to the plug threads to prevent
oil leakage.

GEAR OIL CHANGE

Since special procedures, materials and
tools are required, it is recommended that
you trust this job to your authorized Fiat
Dealership.

54G097

(2)

79J005

Manual transaxle

Rear differential (4WD)

After driving the vehicle, the
gear oil temperature may be

high enough to burn you. Wait until
the oil filler plug is cool enough to
touch with your bare hands before in-
specting transaxle oil.

WARNING

GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECK

To check the gear oil level, use the fol-
lowing procedure:
❒ Park the vehicle on a level surface with

the parking brake applied. Then, stop
the engine.

❒ Remove the oil filler plug (1) or (2).
❒ Feel the inside of the hole with your fin-

ger. If the oil level comes up to the bot-
tom of the plug hole, the oil level is cor-
rect. If so, reinstall the plug.

❒ If the oil level is low, add gear oil

through the oil filler plug hole (1) or (2)
until the oil level reaches the bottom of
the filler hole, then reinstall the plug.

Tightening torque for oil filler and
level plug (1) and (2)
21 Nm (2,1 kgm, 15,2 lb-ft)