00 00 ... Changing differential oil

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Change oil with rear axle differential at normal operating temperature.

Final drive oil, refer to Service Information Operating Fluids .

Filling quantity, initial fill, 1.4 Liters.

Unscrew drain plug (2), clean and reinstall.

Unscrew the filler screw plug (1).

Pour in differential oil until overflowing. Install filler screw plug (1).

Installation:

Fig 1: Identifying Filler Screw Plug And Drain Plug

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Tightening Torque, refer to Tightening Torques.