Front Differential Oil Change
- Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and lift vehicle horizontally.
- With vehicle lifted up, check leakage.
If leakage exists, correct it.
NOTE: Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage. - Remove oil filler plug (2).
- Remove drain plug (1), and drain old oil.
- Apply sealant to thread of drain plug (1), and tighten it to specified torque.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260SUZUKI Bond No.1217G
Tightening torque
Differential oil drain plug a: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
- Pour new specified oil until oil level reaches bottom of oil filler plug hole (3) as shown in figure.NOTE:
- Hypoid gear oil must be used for differential.
- It is highly recommended to use API GL-5 80W-90 gear oil.
Differential oil specification
: API GL-5
Differential oil capacity (Reference)
: 0.9 - 1.1 liters (1.9/1.6 - 2.3/1.9 US/Imp. pt.)
- Apply sealant to thread of level/filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260SUZUKI Bond No.1217G
Tightening torque
Differential oil level/filler plug b: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)