Fluid Replacement
REPLACEMENT1. Jack-up the vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
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 fluid packing to the drain plug.
Fluid packing: THREE BOND 1105 (Part No. 004403010) or equivalent
Tightening torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-cm, 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 fluid packing to the filler plug or rear differential oil temperature switch.
Fluid packing: THREE BOND 1105 (Part No. 004403010) or equivalent
Tightening torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-cm, 36.2 ft. lbs.)
7. Connect the oil temperature switch connector. (STi model)