Procedures

Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection

Inspection Procedure

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).





Note: The differential fill plug (1) and O-ring (3) come as an assembly. The O-ring (3) cannot be replaced separately.

Note: Clean the area around the differential fill plug (1) to prevent the entry of foreign particles into the differential (2).

2. Remove the differential fill plug (1) from the differential (2).
3. Inspect the differential fill plug (1) and O-ring (3) for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace as necessary.

Note: The differential fluid level must be level with the bottom of the differential fill plug hole to no lower than 6 mm (0.25 in) below the opening.

Note: When adding differential fluid or making a complete differential fluid change, always use the correct differential fluid. Failure to use the correct differential fluid may cause gear damage and/or differential fluid leaks. For differential fluid specifications, refer to Lubrication Specifications (Lubrication Specifications).

4. Check the differential fluid level.
5. Add new differential fluid if necessary.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the differential fill plug (1) and O-ring (3) to the differential (2) and tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).
7. Remove the safety stands.
8. Lower the vehicle to the ground.