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7. Like with the drain plug, replace the gasket of
the inspection plug with a new one, coat the
plug’s threads with the specified sealant, and
then install and tighten the plug.
5 Axle housing gear oil
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)
Replacement intervals
Every 60,000 km
(36,000 miles) or every
24 months
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)
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