Fluid - Differential: Testing and Inspection

DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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 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:
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-lbf)