Front Differential Gear Oil Inspection and Change

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NOTE:

Hypoid gear oil must be used for differential.
It is highly recommended to use SAE 75W-90 viscosity.

Before oil change or inspection, be sure to stop engine and lift up vehicle horizontally.
Check oil level and existence of leakage. If leakage is found, correct its cause.
Drain old oil and pour proper amount of gear oil as specified below (roughly up to oil level hole (1)).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level Hole
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Apply sealant to thread of drain plug and torque plugs to specification.
: Sealant 99000-31110

Tightening torque

Differential oil level/filler plug a: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

Differential oil drain plug b: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

Hypoid gear oil specifications

API GL-4, SAE 75W-90

Gear oil capacity

1.25 liter (2.6 / 2.2 US/lmp pt.)

Fig 2: Identifying Differential Oil Level/Filler Plug And Drain Plug
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Fig 3: Identifying Oil Viscosity
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