CHECKING CORRECT FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LOCATION / TRANSAXLE

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 CIMARRON EQUIPPED WITH (MG282) 5-SPEED TRANSAXLE

The (MG282) Manual 5-Speed Transaxle for the 1987 Cimarron is equipped with a fill tube. This is not to be confused with the level indicator and fluid fill tube used with other transaxles which is similar in appearance.

The (MG282) 5-Speed Manual Transaxle has a fluid indicator that screws into the case showing the required fluid level when checked using the correct procedures (see Figures I and 2).

If a fill tube plug has been replaced with an incorrect level indicator, it should be replaced with the correct plug (see Figure 3). This will also result in an overfill condition (see Figure 4) accompanied by high shift effort (hard shifting).

Part Number Description ----------- ----------- 10046677 Plug Transmission Lube Fill - MG282

Check the transaxle fluid level and adjust as required using the correct (screw-in type) level indicator.

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