Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair

Differential Draining and Filling

CAUTION: Do not fill the differential with lubricant up to the filler plug. The filler plug is only used to fill the differential with lubricant, not to act as a level indicator.

NOTE:
The only way to check the fluid level in the differential is to drain all the fluid out and refill with the correct quantity, shown in the specification section. For additional information, refer to Specifications Front Drive Axle/Differential
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to Engine Undershield Engine Undershield




3 Remove the differential case lubricant filler plug.
- Clean the area around the lubricant filler plug.
- Position container to collect fluid loss.




4 Drain the differential lubricant.
- Clean the area around the drain plug.
- Remove the fluid drain plug.
5
CAUTION: There have been 2 different types of fixings used for the drain plug. Note the type and differential serial number, and make sure the correct torque is applied, see below.
Install the lubricant drain plug.
- Clean the drain plug.
- Up to differential serial number 254845: Tighten the hexagonal drive drain plug to 54 Nm (40 lb.ft).
- From differential serial number 254846: Tighten the 3/8'' square drive drain plug to 28 Nm (21 lb.ft).
6
CAUTION: Do not fill the differential with lubricant up to the filler plug. The filler plug is only used to fill the differential with lubricant, not to act as a level indicator.
Fill the differential with the correct amount of lubricant. For additional information, refer to Specifications Front Drive Axle/Differential
7 Install the differential filler plug.
- Tighten the filler plug to 34 Nm (25 lb.ft).
8 Install the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to Engine Undershield Engine Undershield