OIL LEAKAGE

Visually check final drive assembly surrounding area for smears and leakage of defferential gear oil.

Status
Parts
Required operation
Smears*1
Each part on the final drive assembly
Use part cleaner or the equivalent to wipe out smeared oil. Then, check for oil leakage.
Leakage*2
Oil seal
Check the oil seal mounting surface and sliding surface for abnormalities. If it is normal, replace only oil seal. Then, check for oil leakage.
filler plug
Replace the filler plug gasket. Then, check for oil leakage.
Drain plug
Replace the drain plug gasket. Then, check for oil leakage.
Mating surface between Gear carrier and rear cover.
Check the seal surface for abnormalities. If it is normal, replace only rear cover gasket. Then, check for oil leakage.
*1: When the oil does not drop
*2: When the oil drops

 
 OIL LEVEL

  • Remove filler plug (1) and gasket. Then check that oil is filled up (A) from mounting hole for the filler plug.
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    ■ CAUTION ■
    Never start engine while checking oil level.
  • Set a gasket on filler plug (1) and install it on final drive, and then tighten to the specified torque.
    Standard

    Filler plug tightening torque
    : 35 N·m (3.6 kg‐m, 26 ft‐lb)

    ■ CAUTION ■
    Never reuse gasket.