Fluid - Differential: Testing and Inspection

DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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