Fluid - Differential: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT





1. INSPECT AND ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL OIL
a. Stop the vehicle on the level place.
b. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
c. Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 inch) from the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.

NOTICE:
- Excessively large or small amount of oil may cause troubles.
- After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.

d. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
e. Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL
a. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the filler plug and gasket.
b. Add oil.
Capacity: 1.35 ± 0.05 liters (1.43 ± 0.05 US qts, 1.19 ± 0.06 Imp. qts)
c. Check the oil level.
d. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the filler plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 39 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: When having replaced the oil, recheck the oil level after initial driving.