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3. Add oil through the inspection plug hole until it
reaches the bottom of the hole.
4. Install the inspection plug.
5 Axle housing gear oil
The first differential gear oil replacement during the
run-in period should be performed at the initial
4,000 km (2,500 miles) point.
Recommended oil:
Gear oil
API classification GL-5
Below 40°C (104°F) SAE90
40°C (104°F) or higher SAE140 or 85W-140
CAUTION
• Use oil conforming to GL-5, SAE140 or
SAE85W-140 if the vehicle is to be driven
under heavy load conditions as for example
driving up long uphill grades. Remember,
however, that this oil is to be used only when
the temperature is higher than 10°C (50°F).
• On vehicles with a limited slip differential, fill
the differential with Genuine Gear Oil, Part
No. 8149630EX (GL-5, SAE90).
Quantity required:
These oil quantities are given only as guidelines. Be
sure to check the correct oil level by removing the
inspection plug as indicated below.
Tightening torque
68.6 ± 14.7 N·m (51 ± 11
ft.lbs., 7.0 ± 1.5 kgf·m)
Tightening torque
68.6 ± 14.7 N·m (51 ± 11
ft.lbs., 7.0 ± 1.5 kgf·m)
Inspection intervals
Every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)
Replacement intervals
Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)
Model Quantity
FE Approx. 4.5 liters (4.8 qts)
FG
Front axle Approx. 3.0 liters (3.2 qts)
Rear axle Approx. 4.5 liters (4.8 qts)
WARNING
Do not check or replace the gear oil immedi-
ately after operating the vehicle since the
axle and gear oil will be extremely hot.
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