Precaution For Maintenance Service; Differential Gear Oil Change - Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7 Owner's Manual

7F-4 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)

Precaution for Maintenance Service

• When having driven through water, check immediately if
water has entered (if so, oil is cloudy). Water mixed oil must
be changed at once.
• Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than
oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage and status of
breather hoses.

Differential Gear Oil Change

NOTE:
• Hypoid gear oil must be used for differential.
• It is highly recommended to use SAE 80W-90 viscosity.
1) Before oil change or inspection, be sure to stop engine and
lift up vehicle horizontally.
2) Check oil level and existence of leakage. If leakage is found,
correct its cause.
3) Drain old oil and pour proper amount of gear oil as specified
(roughly up to level hole).
4) Torque drain plug (3) and level/filler plugs (2) to specification.
"A" : Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening torque
Differential oil level/filler plug (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Differential oil drain plug (b) :
28 N·m (2.8 kg-m, 20.5 lb-ft)
Hypoid gear oil :
API GL-5, SAE 75W-85, 80W-90 or 90
Oil capacity :
2.5 liters (5.3/4.4 US/Imp. pt.)
1. Breather hose