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DRAIN AND REFILL

Fig. 1: Loosen the lower drain plug on the differential — Legacy shown

Fig. 2: With a suitable drain pan placed beneath the differential, remove the plug and allow the fluid to drain

Fig. 3: Clean any metal particles from the magnetic tip of the drain plug

Fig. 4: Add fluid through the upper fill hole

  1. Park the car on a level surface, turn off the engine and engage the parking brake.
  2. Crawl under the car from the rear until the differential housing can be reached easily.
  3. Place a container of adequate capacity beneath the drain plug.
  4. Remove the filler hole (upper) plug from the back of the differential case.
  5. Remove the drain hole (lower) plug from the back of the differential case and drain all lubricant from the differential.
  6. Install the drain hole plug and tighten to 33 ft. lbs. (44 Nm).
  7. Fill the differential with the proper grade of lubricant until the level of the lubricant is at the filler hole.
  8. Install the filler hole plug and tighten to 33 ft. lbs. (44 Nm).

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