Rear Differential Gear Oil Inspection and Change

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NOTE:

Hypoid gear oil must be used for differential.
It is highly recommended to use SAE 80W-90 viscosity.

Before oil change or inspection, be sure to stop engine and lift up vehicle horizontally.
Check oil level and existence of leakage. If leakage is found, correct its cause.
Drain old oil and pour proper amount of gear oil as specified (roughly up to level hole).

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Oil Level
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Torque drain plug (3) and level/filler plugs (2) to specification.

"A": Sealant 99000-31110

Tightening torque

Differential oil level/filler plug (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Differential oil drain plug (b): 28 N.m (2.8 kg-m, 20.5 lb-ft)

Hypoid gear oil: API GL-5, SAE 80W-90 or 90

Oil capacity

H25 engine model: 2.2 liters (4.6/3.9 US/lmp. pt.)

H27 engine model: 2.5 liters (5.3/4.4 US/Imp. pt.)

Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug & Filler Plug

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Fig 3: SAE Viscosity/Temperature Chart

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