Xterra SE 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2000)
Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair
VG33E
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
Oil grade and viscosity:
See "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS".
Oil capacity:
Front
With Tightening Torque : 1.5 l (3-1/8 US pt, 2-5/8 Imp pt)
Rear
2.8 l (5-7/8 US pt, 4-7/8 Imp pt)
Filler plug:
Front
With Tightening Torque : 59 - 98 Nm (6 - 10 kg.m, 43 - 72 ft.lb)
Rear
With Tightening Torque : 59 - 118 Nm (6 - 12 kg.m, 43 - 87 ft.lb)
Drain plug:
Front
With Tightening Torque : 59 - 98 Nm (6 - 10 kg.m, 43 - 72 ft.lb)
Rear
With Tightening Torque : 59 - 118 Nm (6 - 12 kg.m, 43 - 87 ft.lb)
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Use only approved limited-slip differential gear oil.
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Limited-slip differential identification.
1. Lift both rear wheels off the ground.
2. Turn one rear wheel by hand.
3. If both rear wheels turn in the same direction simultaneously, vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.