31 50... Changing front differential oil
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WARNING:
Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT:
Use only the APPROVED FRONT AXLE OIL
in the front axle differential.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the front axle differential!
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the front axle differential!
NOTE:
Only change oil when front axle differential is at normal operating temperature.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
- Remove STEERING GEAR COVER AT TOP LEFT .
Checking and correcting the front axle differential oil level:
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Check front axle differential oil level.
If necessary, top up the front axle differential oil to the lower edge of the opening for oil filler plug (1).
Installation note:
Replace oil filler plug.
Tightening torque 31 50 2AZ .
Changing front differential oil:
Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Drain front axle differential oil.
Installation note:
Replace oil drain plug.
Tightening torque 31 50 2AZ .
Undo oil filler plug (2).
Pour in front axle differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (2).
Installation note:
Replace oil filler plug.
Tightening torque 31 50 2AZ .