Front Differential

DIFFERENTIAL FLUID REPLACEMENT

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL (MT MODEL)
^ For MT vehicle, differential oil also works as manual transmission oil to lubricate the differential. Refer to Fluid - M/T. Service and Repair

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL (AT MODEL)





^ Drain the differential gear oil by removing drain plug using TORX(R) BIT T70.

NOTE:
^ Before starting work, cool off the differential gear oil well.
^ If front differential gear oil adheres to the exhaust pipe, wipe it off completely.

^ Replace the gasket with a new one, and then tighten the drain plug to specified torque.
^ Tightening torque: 70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft. lbs.)





^ Fill differential gear oil through the oil level gauge hole up to the upper point of level gauge.

NOTE: Each oil manufacturer has its base oil and additives. Thus, do not mix two or more brands.
^ Differential gear oil capacity: 1.1 - 1.3 litres (1.2 - 1.4 US qt, 1.0 - 1.1 Imp qt)