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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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Torque: 30 Nm
Vehicles with 2.0L diesel engine
NOTE:
Make sure that a new sealing washer is installed.
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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
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Capacities
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General Specification
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Torque Specifications
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Manual Transmission Transaxle
Left Halfshaft
Seal (G1353054)
/ Removal and InstallationManual Transmission Transaxle
/ Description and Operation
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Manual Transmission Transaxle
/ Description and Operation
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
Manual Transmission - Transaxle
/ Diagnosis and Testing
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
Manual Transmission Transaxle
External Controls
Gearshift Cables (G1779360)
/ Removal and Installation
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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Raising the Rear of the Vehicle
All vehicles
WARNING:
Always chock the front wheels when jacking the rear of the vehicle.
Apply the parking brake.
Select 'P' - Park on automatic transmission selector.
Select 'N' - Neutral on manual transmission.
Vehicles with four-wheel drive
On vehicles with four-wheel drive, position lifting
Headlamp Bulb (G1785270) / Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Vehicles fitted with Xenon headlamps, the following precautions must
be observed. Failure to comply may result in exposure to ultra violet
rays, severe electric shock, burns or the risk of explosion. Ensure the
headlamps are switched off at all times. Eye and hand protection
must be
