Fluid - Differential: Testing and Inspection

DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL





(a) Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

(c) Check that the oil level is less than 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug hole.

NOTICE:
* After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.
* Too much or too little oil will lead to transmission problems.
(d) Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

(e) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the filler plug with a new gasket.

Torque : 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)

2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

(b) Add oil.

Standard oil type:

Differential synthetic gear oil GL-5 75W-90 or equivalent

Standard differential oil capacity:

1.30 to 1.40 liters (1.37 to 1.48 US qts, 1.14 to 1.23 Imp. qts)

(c) Check the oil level.

(d) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the filler plug with a new gasket.

Torque : 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
After replacing the oil, drive the vehicle. Then recheck the oil level.