Rear Differential - Drain and Refill

51.25.02 Rear differential - drain and refill
Drain
1. Raise vehicle on lift.
2. Position container to catch spillage.





3. Clean area surrounding drain and level plugs.
4. Remove drain plug, discard sealing washer and allow oil to drain.

Refill





1. Clean drain plug, fit new sealing washer and tighten plug to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove filler/level plug and discard sealing washer.
3. Fill axle using recommended lubricant until a thread of oil runs from level/filler plug. Allow time for lubricant to find common level.
4. Fit new sealing washer and tighten filler/level plug to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower vehicle on lift.