00 00... Changing differential oil: Notes

Change oil with rear axle differential at normal operating temperature.

Final drive oil, refer to OPERATING FLUIDS - REAR AXLE .

Unscrew drain plug (2), clean and reinstall.

Unscrew the filler screw plug (1).

Pour in differential oil until overflowing. Install filler screw plug (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Drain Plug And Screw Plug

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