00 00... Changing differential oil

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Change oil with rear axle differential at normal operating temperature.

Final drive oil, refer to 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON FINAL DRIVE OIL .

For filling quantity, refer to FINAL DRIVE .

Unscrew drain plug (2), clean and reinstall.

Fig 1: Identifying Final Drive Filler & Drain Plugs

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Unscrew the filler screw plug (1).

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

Installation:

Tightening Torque, 45 N.m.