Procedures

Differential Draining and Filling

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Differential Assembly

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.




Clean the area around the lubricant filler plug.
Position container to collect fluid loss.




Clean the area around the drain plug.
Remove the fluid drain plug.
Drain the differential lubricant.




Clean the drain plug.
Torque to: 27 Nm





CAUTION: Do not fill the differential with lubricant up to the filler plug. The filler plug is only used to fill the differential with lubricant, and not to act as a level indicator.

CAUTION: Make sure the correct specification and quantity of oil is used.
Fill the differential with the correct amount of lubricant.




Clean the filler plug.
Torque to: 27 Nm