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Rear Differential Oil Level Check

  1. Lift up vehicle and check oil leakage. Repair leaky point, if any.
  2. Remove oil level/filler plug (1) and check oil contamination and oil level is lower end of oil level/filler plug hole (2).

    If oil is excessive dirty or insufficient, replace oil or pour specified oil up to plug hole.

  3. Apply sealant to thread of level/filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque.

    "A": Sealant 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1217G) 

    Tightening torque 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Differential Oil Level / Filler Plug
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