31 50 ... Check/Change Front Axle Differential Oil

31 50 ... Check/change front axle differential oil







IMPORTANT:
Use only the approved front axle oil in the front axle differential.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the front axle differential.

NOTE: Only change oil when front axle differential is at normal operating temperature.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove reinforcement plate.







Checking and correcting the front differential oil level:
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Tightening torque 31 50 2AZ.
Check front axle differential oil level.
If necessary, top up the front axle differential oil to the lower edge of the opening for oil filler plug (1).

Installation note:
Replace the oil filler plug.







Changing front differential oil:
Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque 31 50 2AZ.
Drain front axle differential oil.
Screw in oil drain plug (1) and tighten.

Undo oil filler plug (2).
Tightening torque 31 50 2AZ.
Pour in front axle differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (2).

Installation note:
Replace the oil drain plug and oil filler plug.