Nissan Rogue Service Manual: Periodic maintenance

REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL

Inspection

OIL LEAKS

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

OIL LEVEL

•  Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mounting hole as shown.

  CAUTION: Do not start engine while checking oil level.

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

  Refer to DLN-124, "Exploded View".

  CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.

Draining

1. Stop engine.
2.  Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.
3.  Set a new gasket on drain plug and install it to final drive assembly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to DLN-124, "Exploded View".

CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.

Refilling

1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches the specified level near filler plug hole.

Oil grade and viscosity : Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants".

Oil capacity : Refer to DLN-141, "General Specifications".

2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a new gasket to filler plug, then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-124, "Exploded View".

CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.