Changing Differential Gear Oil: Filling
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- Remove the filler plug from the rear final drive assembly.
- Fill the rear final drive with new differential gear oil until the oil level (A) reaches the filler plug hole as shown, below.
Differential gear oil grade and capacity
: Refer to Fluids and Lubricants .
- Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque.
Filler plug torque
: 32 N.m (3.3 kg-m, 24 lb-ft)