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Replenishing rear differential oil:

Undo oil filler plug (1).

Fig 1: Locating Oil Filler Plug
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Check rear differential oil level.

If necessary, pour in rear differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).

Installation: 

  1. Oil filler plug with sealing ring:

    Replace sealing ring (1).

  2. Oil filler plug with O-ring:

    Replace oil filler plug (2).

    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filter With Sealing Ring
    G03224800