Inspecting and Adding Fluid

DIFFERENTIAL OIL ADJUSTMENT





1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
a. Stop the vehicle on the level place.
b. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
c. Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 inch) from the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.

NOTICE:
^ Excessively large or small amount of oil may cause troubles.
^ After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.

HINT: If necessary fill the rear differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.

Oil grade: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended viscosity:
Above -18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below -18°C (0°F) SAE 80W or 80W-90
Capacity:
Differential carrier assembly front: 1.40 ± 0.05 liters (1.48 ± 0.05 US qts, 1.23 ± 0.04 Imp. qts)
Differential carrier assembly rear: 3.05 ± 0.05 liters (3.22 ± 0.05 US qts, 2.68 ± 0.04 Imp. qts)
d. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
e. Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.
Torque:
Differential carrier assembly front: 39 Nm (398 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
Differential carrier assembly rear: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)