Differential: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Drain the differential gear oil by removing drain plug using TORX(R) bit T70.
CAUTION:
^ Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the differential gear oil will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
^ Be careful not to spill differential gear oil on the exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing a fire. If differential gear oil is spilled on the exhaust pipe, wipe it off completely.
3) Tighten the drain plug using TORX(R) bit T70.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
4) Lower the vehicle.
5) Pour gear oil into the level gauge hole.
Gear oil capacity:
1.3 - 1.5 L (1.4 - 1.6 US qt, 1.1 - 1.3 Imp qt)
6) Check the level of differential gear oil. Testing and Inspection