Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: ADJUSTMENT; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL

(a) Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.





(b) Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the rear differential filler plug opening.





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NOTICE:
* An excessively large or small amount of differential oil may cause damage.
* After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.

If necessary, fill the rear differential carrier assembly with differential synthetic gear oil.

(c) Inspect for oil leaks if the oil level is low.

(d) Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the rear differential filler plug and a new gasket.

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

2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.

(b) Add differential oil.









(c) Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the rear differential filler plug together with a new gasket.

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

NOTICE:
* When adding differential oil, make sure that the vehicle is level.
* An excessively large or small amount of differential oil may cause damage.
* After adding differential oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.