Nissan Murano: Chassis and Body Maintenance / Rear Differential Gear Oil

Nissan Murano (Z52) 2015-2024 Service Manual / Maintenance / Maintenance :: Periodic Maintenance / Chassis and Body Maintenance / Rear Differential Gear Oil

Inspection

OIL LEAKAGE

Make sure that oil is not leaking from final drive assembly or around it.

OIL LEVEL

Check oil level from filler plug mounting hole as shown in the figure after removing filler plug (1) and gasket from final drive assembly.

CAUTION:

Turn the ignition switch OFF while checking oil level.

  • Oil level should be level with bottom of filler plug mounting hole. Add gear oil if necessary. Refer to Refilling.

Set a gasket on filler plug and install it on final drive assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

Tighten filler plug to the specified torque. Refer to Exploded View.

Draining

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Remove drain plug (1) and gasket.

Drain gear oil.

Set a gasket on drain plug and install it to final drive assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

Tighten drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to Exploded View.

Refilling

Remove filler plug (1) and gasket. Then fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.

Recommended oil and capacity : Refer to Fluids and Lubricants.

Set a gasket on filler plug, and install it to final drive assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

Tighten filler plug to the specified torque. Refer to Exploded View.

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