Fluid - Differential: Adjustments
Differential oilAdjustment
1. Inspection of differential oil
(1) Remove the filler plug and the gasket using a socket hexagon wrench (10 mm).
(2) Make sure that the oil level is within 0 to 5 mm {0 to 0.2 in} from the bottom of filler plug hole.
CAUTION:
^ If the oil level is too high or too low, it may cause a trouble.
^ Park the vehicle on a flat road.
(3) If the oil level is low, perform the inspection of oil leakage.
(4) Tighten the filler plug through a new gasket using a socket hexagon wrench (10 mm).
Standard value:T=49Nm {500kgf-cm} {1,100.33cm-lbf}
CAUTION:
When oil is replaced, check the oil level again after driving.
2. Refilling of differential oil
(1) Model with LSD
(a) Remove the filler plug and the gasket using a socket hexagon wrench (10 mm).
(b) Refill with Differential gear oil LX (API GL-5, SAE 75W-85) or equivalent.
NOTE:
Oil level: 1.15±0.05 L {1.22±0.05 US qt, 1.01±0.04 Imp qt}
(c) Check the oil level.
(d) Tighten the filler plug through a new gasket using a socket hexagon wrench (10 mm).
Standard value:T=49Nm {500kgf-cm} {1,100.33cm-lbf}
CAUTION:
When oil is replaced, check the oil level again after driving.
(2) Model without LSD
(a) Remove the filler plug and the gasket using a socket hexagon wrench (10 mm).
(b) Refill with Differential gear oil LT (API GL-5, SAE 75W-85) or equivalent.
NOTE:
Oil level: 1.15±0.05 L {1.22±0.05 US qt, 1.01±0.04 Imp qt}
(c) Check the oil level.
(d) Tighten the filler plug through a new gasket using a socket hexagon wrench (10 mm).
Standard value:T=49Nm {500kgf-cm} {1,100.33cm-lbf}
CAUTION:
When oil is replaced, check the oil level again after driving.