Front Drive Axle/Differential

Differential Draining and Filling

CAUTION: The fluid filler plug is not a fluid level plug.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to Engine Undershield Engine Undershield
3 Clean the area around the differential case, fluid drain and filler plugs.




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WARNING: Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
NOTE:
Rotate the wheels and tires to drain excess oil collected in the differential casing.
Drain the differential fluid.
- Position a container to collect the fluid.
- Remove the differential case fluid drain plug.
- Allow the fluid to drain.
5 Install the differential case fluid drain plug.
- Clean the drain plug.
- Apply sealant to the thread.
- Tighten the drain plug to 54 Nm (40 lb.ft).




6 Remove the differential case fluid filler plug.
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CAUTION: The fluid filler plug is not a fluid level plug.
CAUTION: If a thread of fluid runs/drips from the filler plug hole after refilling, the differential has been overfilled. Drain the fluid and refill with the correct amount.
Fill the front differential case with the correct amount of fluid.
- If the differential has been replaced, fill with 800 ml (1.7 US pints) of fluid.
- If the differential has been drained but not replaced, add 750 ml (1.6 US pints) of fluid.
8 Install the differential case fluid filler plug.
- Clean the filler plug.
- Apply sealant to the thread.
- Tighten the plug to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
9 Install the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to Engine Undershield Engine Undershield