Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Differential



DIFFERENTIAL FLUID REPLACEMENT

REAR DIFFERENTIAL





^ Drain the oil by removing drain plug.
^ Remove the filler plug for quick draining oil.
^ Install the drain plug after draining oil.

NOTE: Apply fluid packing to the drain plug threads.
Fluid packing: Three Bond 1105 (Part No. 32005014)
Tightening torque: 49.0 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 36.2 ft. lbs.)

^ After installing the drain plug onto rear differential gear case firmly, fill oil up fully to the mouth of filler plug.
Recommended gear oil: GL-5 (75W-90) or equivalent
Oil capacity: 0.8 litres (0.8 US qt, 0.7 lmp qt)

NOTE: Each oil manufacturer has its base oil and additives. Thus, do not mix two or more brands.

^ Install the filler plug onto rear differential gear case firmly.

NOTE: Apply fluid packing to the filler plug threads.
Fluid packing: Three Bond 1105 (Part No. 32005014)
Tightening torque: 49.0 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 36.2 ft. lbs.)