Fluid - Differential: Testing and Inspection

DIFFERENTIAL: 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 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 85W-90

Standard oil grade:

Hypoid gear oil SX API GL-5 or equivalent

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)