12-32 Simple inspection and service
4 Axle housing gear oil
The first axle housing oil replacement during the
run-in period should be performed at first 4‚000 km
(2‚500 miles).
Recommended oil:
Gear oil
API classification GL-5
Below 40°C: SAE90
Above 40°C: SAE140 or 85W-140
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 above 10°C
(50°F).
Quantity required (guideline):
Liters (qts)
4.1 Check
1. Remove the inspection plug and check that
the oil has come up to the bottom of the hole .
2. If insufficient, add oil through the inspection plug
hole until it is full to the brim.
CAUTION
The added oil should be of the same grade and
viscosity as the oil originally placed in the dif-
ferential gears. Otherwise, malfunction of the
rear axle will result.
Inspection intervals
Every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)
Replacement intervals
Every 60,000 km
(36,000 miles) or every
12 months
Quantity Approx. 6.5 (6.9)
WARNING
Do not check or replace the gear oil immedi-
ately after operating the vehicle since the real
axle and gear oil will be extremely hot.
Z00372
FKFM.book Page 32 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 9:21 AM
To Next Page
Loading...
