Frontier 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40) (2005)
Part 2
Changing Differential Gear Oil
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug and install it to final drive assembly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS".
CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug. Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches the specified level near filler plug hole.
Oil grade and Viscosity: Refer to "Fluids and Lubricants".
Oil capacity: Refer to "Fluids and Lubricants".
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Apply sealant to filler plug. Install filler plug to final drive assembly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to
"COMPONENTS".
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Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
Checking Differential Gear Oil