Changing front differential oil

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Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Drain front axle differential oil.

Installation note:

Replace oil drain plug.

Tightening torque 31 50 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug And Oil Filler Plug

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Undo oil filler plug (2).

Pour in front axle differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (2).

Installation note:

Replace oil filler plug.

Tightening torque 31 50 2AZ .