Front Differential - Drain and Refill
54.15.02 Front differential - drain and refillDrain
1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Position container to catch spillage.
3. Clean area surrounding drain and level plugs.
4. Remove drain plug and collect fluid.
Refill
1. Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to drain plug, fit and tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove filler plug.
3. Measure required quantity of recommended lubricant into a clean container:
Lubrication ***
^ If differential has been replaced, then add 800 ml (1.7 US pints) of lubricant
^ If differential has been drained but not replaced, then add 750 ml (1.6 US pints) of lubricant
^ If a thread of lubricant runs/drips from the filler plug after refilling, then the differential has been overfilled. Drain lubricant and refill using correct quantities shown above.
4. Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to filler plug, fit and tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).