Rear Drive Unit Draining And Filling (G2308706): Filling
- Fill the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) with the correct specification of oil up to the fluid filler plug hole.
Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS .
- Allow the RDU fluid to drain from the fluid filler plug hole until flow stops.
- Install and tighten the RDU filler plug.
Torque : 35 Nm
- Clean the area around the RDU fluid filler and drain plugs.
- Remove the container.
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- Lower the vehicle.
- Perform a road test under normal driving condition to a maximum speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) for 2 minutes.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Position a suitable container under the RDU.
Remove and discard the RDU filler plug.
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- If fluid flows out, proceed to step 12.
- If fluid does not flows out, proceed to step 11.
- Fill the RDU with the correct specification of oil.
Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS .
- Allow the RDU fluid to drain from the fluid filler plug hole until flow stops.
- Install a new filler plug.
Renew Part: Rear differential fill plug Quantity: 1 .
Torque : 35 Nm
- Install a new filler plug.
- Clean the area around the RDU filler plug.
- Lower the vehicle.