Differential Fluid Level Check

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Fluid Suction Gun

Check

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the underbody shield bolts and remove the underbody shield.

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NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the underbody shield bolts, the pin type retainers, and the underbody shield.

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NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the underbody shield bolts and the underbody shield.

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Remove the front differential fill plug.

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If draining is needed.Using a general equipment, remove as much fluid as possible from the front differential.Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun

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Check the differential fluid and add the clean differential fluid as necessary to specification. The differential fluid level should be within 3 mm (0.118 in) from the fluid fill plug opening. Refer to: Specifications .

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Install the front differential fill plug.
Torque

: 25 Nm

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NOTE: If equipped.

Install the underbody shield and underbody shield bolts.

Torque

: 40 Nm

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NOTE: If equipped.

Install the underbody shield and the underbody shield bolts, or the pin type retainers.

Torque

: 40 Nm

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NOTE: If equipped.

Install the underbody shield and the underbody shield bolts.

Torque

: 40 Nm

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