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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 Service Information Operating Fluids. For filling quantity is 1.4 liter.

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 to specifications.

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug & Screw Plug
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