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Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair

DIFFERENTIAL OIL 

ADJUSTMENT 

1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

a. Stop the vehicle on a level plane.
b. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
c. Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 inch) from the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.

NOTICE:   
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Excessively large or small amount of oil may cause troubles.

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After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.

d. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
e. Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket. 

Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.) 

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