31 50... Changing front differential oil
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WARNING:
DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT:
Use only the approved front differential oil in this front differential.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the differential!
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the differential!
NOTE:
Only change oil when front differential is at normal operating temperature.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
- Remove STEERING GEAR COVER AT TOP LEFT
Checking/correcting front differential oil level:
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Check front differential oil level.
If necessary, pour in front differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Installation:
Replace oil filler plug.
Tightening torque 31 50 2AZ .
Changing front differential oil:
Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Drain front differential oil.
Installation:
Replace oil drain plug.
Tightening torque 31 50 2AZ .
Undo oil filler plug (2).
Pour in front differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (2).
Installation:
Replace oil filler plug.
Tightening torque 31 50 2AZ .