Technodrive Transmission Fluid; Check Fluid - Mercury MerCruiser Diesel Inboard 2.8L Operation & Maintenance Manual

Section 4 - Maintenance
4. Pump the fluid from the housing into a suitable container. Dispose of the fluid properly.
a
5. Remove and discard the filter element and the O‑rings.
6. Coat the new O‑rings with transmission fluid.
7. Install the new O‑rings and filter element.
b
a
Improper installation of the transmission fluid filter assembly may cause the fluid to foam or leak out, resulting in decreased
efficiency and damage to the transmission. Properly seat the transmission fluid filter during installation.
8. Install the fluid filter assembly in the transmission cavity by turning clockwise and pushing at the same time.
9. Using a 6 mm Allen wrench, turn the filter assembly nut clockwise to tighten. Tighten the nut to the specified torque.
b
Description
Filter assembly nut
10. Fill the transmission to the proper level with the specified fluid. See Add Fluid.

Technodrive Transmission Fluid

Check Fluid

1. Remove the dipstick.
IMPORTANT: When checking the fluid level, rest the dipstick on top of the threaded housing hole. Do not screw the
dipstick onto the threaded housing hole.
2. Check the fluid level as indicated on the dipstick with the dipstick resting on the top of the threaded hole.
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a - Suction pipe
b - Suction pump
b
13165
NOTICE
13173
c
b
a
13167
a - Assembly nut
b - Fluid filter assembly
a
a - Filter element
b - Cover
c - O‑rings
Nm lb‑in.
7 62
90-8M0133679 JUNE 2017
eng
lb‑ft
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