Differential Oil On-Vehicle Inspection

Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

Torque:

for front differential:

65 N*m{660 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf}

for rear differential:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Add differential oil so that the oil level is within 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

NOTICE:

1. After changing the oil, drive the vehicle, and then check the oil level again.
   
2. Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
   

Recommended viscosity:

Temperature	Viscosity
Above -18°C (0°F)	SAE 90
Below -18°C (0°F)	SAE 80W-90 or SAE 80W

Standard oil grade:

Item	Specified Condition
Front differential (4WD)	Hypoid gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Rear differential	Hypoid gear oil API GL-5

Standard front differential oil capacity:

1.40 to 1.50 liters (1.48 to 1.59 US qts., 1.23 to 1.31 Imp. qts.)

Standard rear differential oil capacity:

Item	Specified Condition
Standard	3.30 to 3.40 liters (3.49 to 3.59 US qts., 2.90 to 2.99 Imp. qts.)
w/ Differential lock	2.85 to 2.95 liters (3.01 to 3.12 US qts., 2.51 to 2.60 Imp. qts.)
Made for DANA	2.40 to 2.50 liters (2.54 to 2.64 US qts., 2.11 to 2.20 Imp. qts.)

Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

Install a new gasket and the differential filler plug.

Torque:

for front differential:

39 N*m{400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}

for rear differential:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}