- Never service rear final drive except for the following.

- Checking for oil leakage or other malfunctions.
- Replacing oil.
- Replacing differential assembly.
- Replacing side oil seal.
- Replacing side flange. (When replacing rear sensor rotor.)

- Never use gasket fluid because it may dissolve in the gear oil.
- Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, it is preferable to work in dustproof area.
- When the transmission oil temperature exceeds 284°F (140°C) while driving: Change both transmission oil and differential oil immediately after stopping. Differential oil temperature usually increase concurrently.
- Although operating sound may be heard from LSD while driving, this is not always a malfunction.