Precaution For Maintenance Service; Differential Gear Oil Change - Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Service Manual

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7F-4 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)

PRECAUTION FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE

D When having driven through water, check immediately if water

has entered (if so, oil is cloudy). Water mixed oil must be changed

D Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil

change, also be sure to check for oil leakage and status of breath-

D Hypoid gear oil must be used for differential.

D 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, cor-

rect 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):

Differential oil drain plug (b):

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

m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

m (2.8 kg-m, 20.5 lb-ft)

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