Rear Differential Oil Change
NOTE:
It is highly recommended to use SAE 80W-90 viscosity.
- Before oil change or inspection, be sure to stop engine and set vehicle horizontally.
- Check oil level and existence of leakage. If leakage is found, correct its cause.
- Remove level / filler and drain plugs, then drain old oil.
- Apply sealant to thread of drain plug (2), if reused.
- Tighten drain plug (2) to specified torque.
"A": Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening torque
Oil drain plug (b): 21 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
- Pour proper amount of new gear oil as specified in the following (roughly up to level hole).
- Apply sealant to thread of level / filler plug (1) if reused.
- Tighten level / filler plug (1) to specified torque, after applying sealant to its thread.
"A": Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening torque
Oil level / filler plug (a): 21 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
Specified gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5 SAE 80W-90
Oil capacity: 0.7 liters (1.5/1.2 US/lmp. pt)