Rear Differential

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

Drain the oil by removing oil drain plug.
Remove the filler plug for quick draining oil.
Install the drain plug after draining oil.
NOTE: Apply liquid gasket to the drain plug threads.

Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1105 (Part No. 004403010) or equivalent

Tightening torque:

49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.1 ft-lb)
After installing the drain plug onto rear differential gear case firmly, fill oil up fully to the mouth of filler plug.
CAUTION: Each oil manufacturer has its base oil and additives. Thus, do not mix two or more brands.

Recommended gear oil:

GL-5 (75W-90) or equivalent

Oil capacity:

0.8 L (0.8 US qt, 0.7 Imp qt)

Fig 1: Identifying Filler And Drain Plug
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Attach the filler plug to the rear differential case securely.
NOTE: Apply liquid gasket to the filler plug threads.

Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1105 (Part No. 004403010) or equivalent

Tightening torque:

49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.1 ft-lb)