Fluid - Differential: Adjustments

DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT AND ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Stop the vehicle on a level place.

(b) Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

(c) Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.





NOTICE:
* Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.
* After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.

HINT
If necessary, fill the rear differential carrier with hypoid gear oil.

Oil grade:

Hypoid gear oil API GL-5

Recommended oil viscosity
Above -18°C (0°F) : SAE 90

Below -18°C (0°F) : SAE 80W or 80W-90

Capacity
0.9 +/- 0.05 liters (0.95 +/- 0.05 US qts, 0.79 +/- 0.04 lmp. qts)

(d) Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

(e) Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.

Torque : 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)