Differential Draining And Filling
| 54.25.01 | FRONT FINAL DRIVE UNIT - DRAIN AND REFILL | ALL DERIVATIVES | 0.70 |
CAUTION:
- Do not fill the differential with lubricant up to the filler plug. The filler plug is only used to fill the differential with lubricant, and not to act as a level indicator.
- Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.
NOTE:
- The only way to check the fluid level in the differential is to drain all the fluid out and refill with the correct quantity. For additional information, Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS .
- Some components shown removed for clarity.
- Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
- For additional information, Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD .
Remove the front differential fill plug.
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WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping oil.
Remove the front differential drain plug.
- Allow the fluid to drain.
TORQUE: 32 Nm Front differential drain plug
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CAUTION: Make sure the correct specification and quantity of oil is used.
Fill the differential with the correct amount of lubricant. For additional information, Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE: 32 Nm Front differential fill plug
- For additional information, Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD