00 00... Changing Differential Oil

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Change oil with rear axle differential at normal operating temperature.

Final drive oil, refer to OPERATING FLUIDS - REAR AXLE .

For filling quantity, refer to DRIVE AXLE SHAFTS (REAR) .

Fig 1: Locating Differential Drain Plug And Filler Screw Plug

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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:

Tightening Torque, refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .