1. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL (MT MODEL)
Front differential gear oil of MT model lubricates the transmission and differential together. Refer to “Transmission Oil” for inspection procedures. 
2. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL (AT MODEL)
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the differential oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the level gauge all the way. Make sure the level gauge is inserted correctly and in the proper orientation.
4. Remove the oil level gauge again, and check the level of differential gear oil. If the differential gear oil level is below “L” line, add oil to bring the level up to “F” line.
NOTE:
To prevent overfilling the differential gear oil, do not fill oil above the “F” line.
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(A) |
Oil level gauge |
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(B) |
Upper level |
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(C) |
Lower level |
1. Remove the filler plug, and then check the gear oil. Replace the gear oil if it is contaminated or deteriorated.
2. Check that the gear oil level is within −5 mm from the bottom of the filler plug hole. If the level is low, make sure that there is no oil leakage and refill up to the bottom of filler plug hole.
NOTE:
For VA type, only when delivered from the factory, the oil level is within −14 mm (−0.55 in) from the bottom of filler plug. Refilling oil is not required because the oil level is normal.
• T-type
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(A) |
Filler plug |
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(B) |
Drain plug |
• VA-type
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(A) |
Filler plug (hex socket head type) |
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(B) |
Drain plug (hex socket head type) |