00 00. Changing differential oil

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Change oil with rear axle differential at normal operating temperature.

Final drive oil, refer to Service Information Operating Fluids.

For filling quantity, refer to Technical Data.

Unscrew drain plug (2), clean and reinstall.

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug And Filler Screw Plug

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Unscrew the filler screw plug (1).

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

Installation:

Tightening Torque, refer to Technical Data.