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 OPERATING FLUIDS - REAR AXLE .

Fig 1: Unscrewing Drain Plug And Filler Screw Plug

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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 DataMAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .