Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair
DIFFERENTIAL OILON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
(c) Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.
NOTICE:
- After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
- Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
HINT: If necessary, fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.
Recommended viscosity:
Oil grade:
Front differential oil capacity:
Rear differential oil capacity:
(d) Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
(e) Install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.
Torque:
Front differential 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
Rear differential 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)