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00 00... Changing differential oil

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Change oil with rear axle differential at normal operating temperature.

Final drive oil, refer to OPERATING FLUIDS - MAINTENANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION Service Information Operating Fluids.

For filling quantity, refer to TECHNICAL DATA .

Unscrew drain plug (2), clean and reinstall.

Unscrew the filler screw plug (1).

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

Installation: 

Tightening Torque, refer to TECHNICAL DATA .

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Drain and Screw Plug
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