DIFFERENTIAL OIL > ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
   

2. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
   

3. 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.)
   

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

5. 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 }