Differential Oil

DIFFERENTIAL OIL

ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)





(a) Stop the vehicle on a level place.
(b) Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.





(c) Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.

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

HINT: If necessary, fill the front differential carrier with hypoid gear oil.

(d) Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
(e) Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.
Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
2. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL





(a) Stop the vehicle on a level place.
(b) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.





(c) Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.

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

HINT: If necessary, fill the rear differential carrier with differential synthetic gear oil.

(d) Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
(e) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)





3. ADD FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
(a) Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
(b) Add oil.
Capacity: 0.65 to 0.75 liter (0.69 to 0.79 US qts, 0.57 to 0.66 Imp. qts)
Oil grade: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5 or equivalent

Recommended oil viscosity:

(c) Check the oil level.
(d) Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.
Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE: After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.





4. ADD REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
(b) Add oil.
Capacity: 1.30 to 1.40 liter (1.38 to 1.48 US qts, 1.15 to 1.23 Imp. qts)
Oil grade: Differential synthetic gear oil GL-5 75W-90 or equivalent
(c) Check the oil level.
(d) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE: After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.