Changing Differential Gear Oil: Draining
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- Stop engine.
- Remove the drain plug from the rear final drive assembly to drain the differential gear oil.
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- Install the drain plug with sealant applied on the threads to the rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque.
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Drain plug torque
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: 32 N.m (3.3 kg-m, 24 lb-ft)
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