Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair

REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) Stop the vehicle on a level surface.





(b) Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.





(c) Check that the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.20 inch) 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: SAE 90
Standard oil grade: Hypoid gear oil SX API GL-5
Standard differential oil capacity: 0.45 to 0.55 liters (0.48 to 0.58 US qts., 0.40 to 0.48 Imp. qts.)
(d) Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential filler plug.
Torque: 39 Nm (398 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.)