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2.
Clean the sealing surface with a lint free cloth.
3.
Lightly coat the new oil filter seal with clean engine oil.
4.
Install the oil filter by hand and then tighten to 7.4 ft.lbs.
(10 Nm).
Refill Engine Oil
NOTICE: Do not overfill or under fill the engine. Low or excessive
oil can damage the engine.
The use of an incorrect grade of engine oil can damage
the engine. Always use the recommended grade. Do not
mix engine oils of different grades or viscosity.
1.
Remove the dipstick from the oil tank.
2.
Add new engine oil into the dipstick hole. See RECOMMENDED
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS on page 48 for grade and capacity.
3.
Install the dipstick.
4.
Reinstall the 15A service relay in the fuse box.
5.
Verify that the oil level is correct. See CHECK OIL on page 51.
6.
Clear the service counter for the service light.See Diagnostics on
page 71.
7.
Clear the trouble codes. See Diagnostics on page 71.
8.
Test drive the vehicle and check for oil leaks.
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
Tools
• ratchet
• socket, 8 mm Allen bit
• ratchet extension
• drain pan
Check and replace the front differential oil at the intervals indi-
cated in the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART on
page 46.
Front Differential Oil Check
NOTICE: Check the front differential oil at the Initial Ser-
vice and then at regular intervals indicated.
Remove the fill plug and inspect the oil for water or any other
contamination. If the oil is contaminated, it must be replaced.
Front Differential Oil Replacement
1.
Put a drain pan under the front differential.
2.
Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the front differ-
ential and allow the oil to drain completely.
3.
Install the plug.
4.
Remove the fill plug.
5.
Add oil to full capacity. See RECOMMENDED LUBRI-
CANTS AND FLUIDS on page 48 for type and capacity.
6.
Install the fill plug.
M
AINTENANCE
Sealing Surface
Oil Filter Seal
Fill Plug
Drain Plug
(view of underside of
front differential)
Dipstick
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