Draining Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Place a large suitable container under the differential in order to collect draining differential fluid.
- Remove the differential fill plug (1) from the differential (2).
- Inspect the differential fill plug (1) and O-ring (3) for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace as necessary.
- Remove the differential drain plug (1) from the differential (2).
- Inspect the differential drain plug (1) and O-ring (3) for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace as necessary.
- Allow the differential fluid to drain completely.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Clean the area around the differential plug (1) to prevent the entry of foreign particles into the differential (2).
Important: The differential fill plug (1) and O-ring (3) come as an assembly, the O-ring (3) cannot be replaced separately.
Important: Clean the area around the differential plug (1) to prevent the entry of foreign particles into the differential (2).
Important: The differential drain plug (1) and O-ring (3) come as an assembly, the O-ring (3) cannot be replaced separately.
Filling Procedure
- Install the differential drain plug (1) and O-ring (3) to the differential (2).
- Fill the differential to the correct level.
- Install the differential fill plug (1) and O-ring (3) to the differential (2).
- Remove safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the differential drain plug to 35 N-m (26 lb ft).
Important: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the correct differential fluid. Failure to use the correct fluid may cause gear damage and/or fluid leaks. For fluid specifications refer to Lubrication Specifications .
Important: The differential fluid level must be level with the bottom of the fill plug hole to no lower than 6 mm (0.25 in) below the opening.
Tighten
Tighten the differential fill plug to 35 N-m (26 lb ft).
