M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
Fluid - Differential: Removal and Replacement
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
Changing Differential Gear Oil
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug (1) and install it to final drive assembly and tighten to the specified torque. See: Service and Repair/Overhaul/Rear
Final Drive Assembly/Disassembly and Assembly.
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.
Oil grade and Viscosity: Refer to MA-9, "Fluids and Lubricants". See: Maintenance
Oil capacity: Approx. 1.4 l (3 US pt, 2-1/2 Imp pt)
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug (1), then install it to final drive assembly. See: Service and Repair/Overhaul/Rear
Final Drive Assembly/Disassembly and Assembly, "Disas-
sembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.