Front Differential (At Model)

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CAUTION: If the differential gear oil is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.

Lift up the vehicle.
Drain the differential gear oil by removing drain plug using TORX® bit T70.
NOTE: Before starting work, cool off the differential gear oil well.

Fig 1: Locating Differential Gear Oil Drain Plug
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Replace the gasket with a new part and tighten the differential oil drain plug to the specified torque using the TORX® bit T70.
Tightening torque:

44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) (Aluminum gasket silver)

70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Copper gasket, brown)

70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Metal gasket, black)
Lower the vehicle.
Fill differential gear oil through the oil level gauge hole.
Recommended fluid:

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CAUTION: Each oil manufacturer has its base oil and additives. Thus, do not mix two or more brands.

Gear oil capacity:

1.1 - 1.3 L (1.2 - 1.4 US qt, 1.0 - 1.1 Imp qt)

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Level Gauge Upper And Lower Level
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Check the level of differential gear oil.
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