Xterra 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006)
Changing Differential Gear Oil
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug and drain gear oil.
3. Apply sealant to drain plug. Install drain plug to final drive assembly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-50, "COMPONENTS".
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Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug. Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches the specified limit near filler plug hole.
Oil grade and Viscosity: Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants". See: Maintenance/Fluids
Oil capacity: Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants". See: Maintenance/Fluids
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
RFD-50, "COMPONENTS".
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Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent.
Checking Differential Gear Oil