Fluid Replacement
REPLACEMENT1. Lift-up the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the oil temperature switch connector. (STI model)
3. Remove the oil drain plug and filler plug, and drain the gear oil.
CAUTION: Be careful not to burn your hands, because gear oil becomes extremely hot after running.
4. Tighten the oil drain plug.
NOTE:
Apply liquid gasket to the drain plug.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1105 (Part No. 004403010) or equivalent
Tightening torque:
49 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 36.2 ft. lbs.)
5. Fill the differential carrier with gear oil to the upper plug level.
NOTE:
^ Carefully refill oil while watching the level. Excess or insufficient oil must be avoided.
^ Use gear oil for the mechanical LSD for STI model.
6. Install the filler plug or rear differential oil temperature switch.
NOTE:
Apply liquid gasket to the filler plug or rear differential oil temperature switch.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1105 (Part No. 004403010) or equivalent
Tightening torque:
49 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 36.2 ft. lbs.)
7. Connect the oil temperature switch connector. (STI model)