Procedures

Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Clean any dirt from around the differential fill plug.
3. Remove the fill plug and washer from the differential.
4. Check the differential fluid level. it should be even with the bottom of the fill plug hole to no lower than 6 mm (0.25 in) below the opening.
5. Add new fluid if necessary. For the recommended fluid, refer to Lubrication Specifications (Fluid Type Specifications).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the fill plug and washer to the differential.

Tighten the differential fill plug to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.