1. Breather hose
7F-4
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
PRECAUTION FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE
D
When having driven through water, check immediately if water
has entered (if so, oil is cloudy). Water mixed oil must be changed
at once.
D
Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil
change, also be sure to check for oil leakage and status of breath-
er hoses.
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL CHANGE
NOTE:
D
Hypoid gear oil must be used for differential.
D
It is highly recommended to use SAE 80W-90 viscosity.
1) Before oil change or inspection, be sure to stop engine and lift
up vehicle horizontally.
2) Check oil level and existence of leakage. If leakage is found, cor-
rect its cause.
3) Drain old oil and pour proper amount of gear oil as specified
(roughly up to level hole).
4) Torque drain plug (3) and level / filler plugs (2) to specification.
“A”: Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening torque
Differential oil level / filler plug (a):
50 N
.
m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Differential oil drain plug (b):
28 N
.
m (2.8 kg-m, 20.5 lb-ft)
Hypoid gear oil:
API GL-5, SAE 75W-85, 80W-90 or 90
Oil capacity:
2.5 liters (5.3 / 4.4 US / Imp. pt.)
