Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair

Rear Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement

Inspection

Clutch and Hypoid Chambers

1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Use solvent and a brush to wash any oil and dirt off the differential fluid inspection fluid filler plugs, and dry them with compressed air.

3. Remove each filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), then check the condition of the fluid, if the fluid is dirty or burnt, replace it.





4. Make sure the fluid is at the proper level (C). If the level is below the proper level, check for fluid leaks at the differential. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the differential with fluid.

5. The fluid level must reach up the bottom of the filler plug hole. If necessary, add the recommended fluid until it runs out, then reinstall the filler plug with a new sealing washer.

Replacement

Clutch Chamber

1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B).





3. Remove the drain plug (C) and the sealing washer (D), and drain the fluid.

4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.

5. Refill the recommended fluid until it reaches the bottom of the filler plug hole.









6. Reinstall the filler plug with a new sealing washer.

Hypoid Chamber

7. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

8. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B).





9. Remove the drain plug (C) and the sealing washer (D), and drain the fluid.

10. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.

11. Refill the recommended fluid until it reaches the bottom of the filler plug hole.









12. Reinstall the filler plug with a new sealing washer.

Maintenance Minder

13. If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the rear differential fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder Description and Operation to complete this procedure. If the Maintenance Minder did not require to the rear differential fluid replacement, go to step 14.

14. With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.





15. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

16. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SH-AWD control unit. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting Testing and Inspection.

17. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.

18. Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.

19. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.

20. Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.

21. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.

22. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 6 RESET, and reset the rear differential fluid life with the HDS.