Check the fluid level with the
differential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
onlevelground.Removethe
differential fluid filler bolt and
washer and carefully feel inside the
bolt hole with your finger.
The
fluid
level should
be
up to the edge of the
bolt hole.
If
it is not, slowly add fluid
until it starts to run out of
the
hole.
Use a SAE
90
viscosity hypoid gear
oil,
API service classified
GL5
or
GL6
only,
in
the differential.
Put a new washer on the filler bolt,
then reinstall the filler bolt. Tighten
it securely. Tightening torque:
33 lbf·ft (45
N·m,
4.6 kgf·m)
The
differential should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance
recommendations in the
maintenance schedule.
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Fluid
Maintenance
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