Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair

Differential Draining and Filling

Service Repair No - 51.25.02

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

CAUTION: Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. No provision is made to fully drain the rear differential. During repair procedures, fluid will be lost. A container should be positioned to collect any spillage.





3. Make sure the vehicle is level. Remove the rear differential filler plug and discard the sealing washer.
4. Fill the rear differential, until a thin thread of fluid runs from the filler hole.
5. Using a new washer, install the drain plug.

Torque:
35 Nm

6. Lower the vehicle.