Replenishing Rear Differential Oil

Undo oil filler plug (1).

Check rear differential oil level.

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

Fig 1: Locating Rear Differential Oil Filler Plug

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Installation  :

1. Oil filler plug with sealing ring: Replace sealing ring (1).

   Tightening torque - 65 Nm.

2. Oil filler plug with O-ring: Replace oil filler plug (2).

Tightening torque - 60 Nm.

Fig 2: Replacing Oil Filler Plug And Sealing Ring

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