Land Rover Discovery: Manual Transmission Transaxle
Transmission Fluid
Level Check (G2162887)
/ General Procedures
CHECK
WARNING:
Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
All vehicles
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels,
Removal and Installation).
Clean the area around the transmission fluid filler plug.
Vehicles with 2.2L engine
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
NOTE:
Discard the sealing washer.
![Manual Transmission Transaxle Transmission Fluid Level Check (G2162887) / General Procedures](images/books/227/index557(1).jpg)
- Place a container under the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fluid filler plug.
Vehicles with 2.0L diesel engine
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
NOTE:
Discard the sealing washer.
![Manual Transmission Transaxle Transmission Fluid Level Check (G2162887) / General Procedures](images/books/227/index558(1).jpg)
- Place a container under the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fluid filler plug.
All vehicles
Use transmission fluid meeting Land Rover specification.
Refer to: Specifications (308-00 Manual Transmission/Transaxle and
Clutch - General Information, Specifications).
Fill the transmission with the correct fluid until it runs from the filler
plug.
Vehicles with 2.2L engine
NOTE:
Make sure that a new sealing washer is installed.
![Manual Transmission Transaxle Transmission Fluid Level Check (G2162887) / General Procedures](images/books/227/index559(1).jpg)
Torque: 30 Nm
Vehicles with 2.0L diesel engine
NOTE:
Make sure that a new sealing washer is installed.
![Manual Transmission Transaxle Transmission Fluid Level Check (G2162887) / General Procedures](images/books/227/index560(1).jpg)
Torque: 30 Nm
All vehicles
Refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels,
Removal and Installation).
Manual Transmission Transaxle
and Clutch - General
Information Specifications
Lubricant
![Lubricant](images/books/227/index561(1).jpg)
Capacities
![](images/books/227/index562(1).jpg)
General Specification
![Capacities](images/books/227/index563(1).jpg)
![Capacities](images/books/227/index564(1).jpg)
Torque Specifications
![Torque Specifications](images/books/227/index565(1).jpg)
![Torque Specifications](images/books/227/index566(1).jpg)
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COMPONENT LOCATION
Selector lever assembly
Manual transmission
OVERVIEW
The ME66EH50 manual transmission is a 6 speed unit. The transmission is a
highly compact 4 shaft design, incorporating the
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Manual Transmission, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER to:
Manual Transmission (308-03 Man
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Refer to: Air Clea
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SPECIAL TOOL(S)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and
Installation).
Special Tool(s): JLR-204-806
Special Tool(s): 204-726
General Equipment: Hyd
Always follow the child seat or
restraint system manufacturer's
instructions when fitting tether
straps.
When fitting a child seat or
restraint system, always pass the
tether strap over the top of the
seatback and beneath the head
restraint.
If removing a head restraint in
order to fit a child restr