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# DIFFERENTIAL OIL > ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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1. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

1. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

1. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

   NOTICE:
   1. After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
   1. Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.

   HINT:
     If necessary, fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.

   Recommended viscosity:

     Temperature | Viscosity
     Above -18°C (0°F) | SAE 90
     Below -18°C (0°F) | SAE 80W or 80W - 90

   Oil grade:
     Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
     Capacity:
     Front differential:
     w/o A.D.D.:
     1.40 to 1.50 liters (1.48 to 1.59 US qts., 1.23 to 1.31 lmp. qts.)
     w/ A.D.D.:
     1.60 to 1.70 liters (1.69 to 1.80 US qts., 1.40 to 1.50 lmp. qts.)
     Rear differential:
     2WD:
     3.15 to 3.25 liters (3.30 to 3.43 US qts., 2.77 to 2.86 lmp. qts.)
     4WD:
     3.30 to 3.40 liters (3.49 to 3.59 US qts., 2.90 to 2.99 lmp. qts.)

1. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

1. Install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.

   Torque:
     Front differential:
     39 N*m{ 400 kgf*cm , 29 ft.*lbf }
     Rear differential:
     49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }