DIFFERENTIALS > Differential Gear Oil
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with rigid racks.
2. Disconnect the oil temperature switch connector. (Turbo model for Europe)
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(A) |
Connector |
3. Remove the oil drain plug and filler plug or the oil temperature switch, and drain the gear oil.
NOTE:
For turbo model for Europe, remove the oil temperature switch and the filler plug as a unit.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to get burned, because gear oil becomes extremely hot after running.
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(A) |
Filler plug |
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(B) |
Drain plug |
4. Tighten the oil drain plug.
NOTE:
• Apply liquid gasket to the drain plug for the T-type.
• For VA-type, use a new aluminum gasket.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1105 (Part No. 004403010) or equivalent
Tightening torque:
T-type
49 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.2 ft-lb)
VA-type
34 N·m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.1 ft-lb)
5. Fill the differential carrier with gear oil to the bottom of filler plug.
NOTE:
Carefully refill oil while watching the level. Excessive or insufficient oil must be avoided.
Oil capacity:
0.8 L (0.8 US qt, 0.7 Imp qt)
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(A) |
Filler plug |
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(B) |
Drain plug |
6. Install the filler plug or the oil temperature switch.
NOTE:
• For turbo model for Europe, install the oil temperature switch and the filler plug as a unit.
• For T-type, apply liquid gasket to the filler plug or the oil temperature switch.
• For VA-type, use a new aluminum gasket.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1105 (Part No. 004403010) or equivalent
Tightening torque:
T-type
49 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.2 ft-lb)
VA-type
34 N·m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.1 ft-lb)
7. Connect the oil temperature switch connector. (Turbo model for Europe)
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(A) |
Connector |