Checking Fluid Level: Fwd
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Remove speedometer housing hold-down bolt and withdraw housing. Wipe speedometer driven gear and fully insert into transaxle. Use "L" and "F" marks on driven gear to determine fluid level. If necessary, add oil through driven gear opening. See Fig 1.