On-Vehicle Inspection

CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

NOTE:

After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.

HINT:

If necessary, fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Oil Level

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Front Differential

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Temperature	Oil grade	Viscosity	Capacity
w/A.D.D.	-	Hypoid gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5	SAE 75W-90	1.45 to 1.55 liters (1.53 to 1.63 US qts, 1.27 to 1.36 lmp. qts.)
w/o A.D.D.	Above -18°C (-0.4°F)		SAE90	1.35 to 1.45 liters (1.42 to 1.53 US qts, 1.18 to 1.27 lmp. qts.)
w/o A.D.D.	Below -18°C (-0.4°F)		SAE 85W-90

Rear Differential

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Temperature	Oil grade	Viscosity	Capacity
w/o Differential lock	Above -18°C (-0.4°F)	Hypoid gear oil API GL-5	SAE 90	2.95 to 3.05 liters (3.12 to 3.22 US qts, 2.60 to 2.68 lmp. qts.)
w/o Differential lock	Below -18°C (-0.4°F)		SAE 85W-90
w/ Differential lock	Above -18°C (-0.4°F)		SAE 90	2.85 to 2.95 liters (3.01 to 3.12 US qts, 2.51 to 2.60 lmp. qts.)
w/ Differential lock	Below -18°C (-0.4°F)		SAE 85W-90